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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 105.5% more expensive than Merced, California.

You would need a salary of $102,741 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Merced, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Merced, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Merced, California
Merced, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Merced, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.5% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher

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