Cost of Living Calculator - Livonia, Michigan vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 120.5% more expensive than Livonia, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $165,387 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livonia, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Livonia, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
365% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Livonia, Michigan
Livonia, MI vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Livonia, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.5% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher

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