What is a pro or con of living in San Rafael, Californiacompared to Franklin, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in San Rafael.

What salary do I need to live in San Rafael, California copmared to Franklin, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Franklin, Tennessee should increase to $78,484 in San Rafael, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FRANKLIN vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Franklin, Tennessee vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 57.0% more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $78,484 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin, TN vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to Franklin, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

17.6% higher

Health

11.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Franklin, Tennessee vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Franklin, TN vs. San Rafael, CA

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