Ladera Ranch, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 21.2% more expensive than Ladera Ranch, California.

You would need a salary of $60,625 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ladera Ranch, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Ladera Ranch, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Ladera Ranch, California
Ladera Ranch, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Ladera Ranch, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher