Cost of Living Calculator - Brownsville, Texas vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 196.2% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $222,139 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
643% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Brownsville, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.2% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,083.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  38.7% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  63.5% higher

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