Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs New York, New York


The cost of living in New York, New York is 22.4% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $58,165 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in New York
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs New York, NY
Compared to San Rafael, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.7% higher
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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