Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 114.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $107,199 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Madison, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.4% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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