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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 24.3% more expensive than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $93,225 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Monterey, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher

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