San Rafael, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 19.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $54,032 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  18.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower