Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 123.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $167,231 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Durham, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.0% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher

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