Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Maple Valley, Washington


The cost of living in Maple Valley, Washington is 31.3% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $206,164 in Maple Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maple Valley, Washington is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Maple Valley
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Maple Valley, WA
Compared to San Rafael, Maple Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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