Cost of Living Calculator - Portola Valley, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 60.4% cheaper than Portola Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $19,800 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portola Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Portola Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Portola Valley, California
Portola Valley, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Portola Valley, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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