Cost of Living Calculator - Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 51.9% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $164,075 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Highlands Ranch, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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