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

Median Home Cost is 312% more expensive in San Rafael.

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

A salary of $150,000 in Oroville, California should increase to $321,915 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.

OROVILLE vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Oroville, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 114.6% more expensive than Oroville, California.

You would need a salary of $321,915 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oroville, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Oroville, California

Oroville, CA vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to Oroville, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

114.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

338.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

28.7% higher

Health

8.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

23.7% higher

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Oroville, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oroville, CA vs. San Rafael, CA

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