Cost of Living Calculator - Rancho Santa Fe, California vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 46.2% cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California.

You would need a salary of $80,698 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is cheaper than Rancho Santa Fe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in San Rafael
than in Rancho Santa Fe, California
Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Rancho Santa Fe, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher

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