Cost of Living Calculator - Rockville, Maryland vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 55.7% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $114,489 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Rockville, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher

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