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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 5.1% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $47,467 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Encinitas, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% lower
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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