Boulder, Colorado vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 29.7% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $389,141 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
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  29.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
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  Personal
  16.2% higher
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