Cost of Living Calculator - Galveston, Texas vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 132.0% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $185,614 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Galveston, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.0% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher

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