What is a pro or con of living in San Rafael, Californiacompared to New York, New York?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in San Rafael.

What salary do I need to live in San Rafael, California copmared to New York, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in New York, New York should increase to $64,472 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.

NEW YORK vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

New York, New York vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 28.9% more expensive than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,472 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in San Rafael
than in New York, New York

New York, NY vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to New York, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

53.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.3% lower

Commute

34.5% lower

Health

13.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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