Athens, Ohio vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 173.8% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $238,209 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
493% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Athens, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  488.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  99.5% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.2% higher