Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Collins, Colorado vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 86.3% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $139,717 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Fort Collins, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher

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