Maple Valley, Washington vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 45.5% more expensive than Maple Valley, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,758 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Maple Valley, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Maple Valley, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Maple Valley, Washington
Maple Valley, WA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Maple Valley, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.9% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher