Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 144.3% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $183,202 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Eau Claire, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.3% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  522.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  56.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher