Omaha, Nebraska vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 142.1% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $242,094 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Omaha, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.1% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  489.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.4% higher