Cost of Living Calculator - Atlanta, Georgia vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 98.7% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $238,464 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Atlanta, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher

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