San Rafael, California vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 58.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $20,998 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Baltimore
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to San Rafael, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower