Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Palos Verdes, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 14.1% cheaper than Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

You would need a salary of $64,421 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Rancho Palos Verdes, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Rancho Palos Verdes, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher

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