Eden Prairie, Minnesota vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 88.2% more expensive than Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $216,459 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Eden Prairie, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie, MN vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Eden Prairie, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher