Columbus, Ohio vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 151.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $125,810 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
449% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Columbus, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.6% 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)
  561.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  31.7% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.6% higher