Cost of Living Calculator - Chico, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 89.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $142,402 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Chico, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.