What is a pro or con of living in San Rafael, Californiacompared to Mountain View, California?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in San Rafael.

What salary do I need to live in San Rafael, California copmared to Mountain View, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Mountain View, California could decrease to $77,977 in San Rafael, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MOUNTAIN VIEW vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Mountain View, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 22.0% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $77,977 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Mountain View, California

Mountain View, CA vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to Mountain View, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% higher

Commute

14.4% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Mountain View, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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