Parker, Colorado vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 52.9% more expensive than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $236,969 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Parker, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher