Cost of Living Calculator - Reno, Nevada vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 79.7% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $269,504 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Reno, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher

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