Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 16.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $41,943 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Lafayette, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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