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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 115.2% more expensive than Madera, California.

You would need a salary of $107,624 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madera, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Madera, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Madera, California
Madera, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Madera, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.2% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher

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