Richland, Washington vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 117.0% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,483 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Richland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Richland, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.6% higher