Greenville, North Carolina vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 158.2% more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $193,646 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, NC vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Greenville, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.2% 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
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  727.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher