Cost of Living Calculator - San Antonio, Texas vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 142.1% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $242,094 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
374% more expensive in San Rafael
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to San Antonio, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.1% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  493.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher

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