Fargo, North Dakota vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 142.9% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $449,374 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Fargo, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  53.6% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.8% higher