Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Fairfax town (Marin County), California


The cost of living in Fairfax town (Marin County), California is 5.2% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $71,106 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax town (Marin County), California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Fairfax town (Marin County)
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA
Compared to San Rafael, Fairfax Town (Marin County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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