Palm Springs, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 62.5% more expensive than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $162,481 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Palm Springs, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
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  62.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  26.1% higher
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  Personal
  19.5% higher
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