Cost of Living Calculator - Naperville, Illinois vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 78.5% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,245 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Naperville, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.5% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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