San Rafael, California vs. Miami, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Miami, Florida is 43.7% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $28,151 in Miami, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Miami, Florida is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Miami
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Miami, FL
Compared to San Rafael, Miami is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower