Lubbock, Texas vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 169.4% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $183,729 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
502% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Lubbock, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.4% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  682.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher

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