Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 12.2% more expensive than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $56,118 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in San Francisco
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to San Rafael, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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