Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Palmdale, California


The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 39.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $45,366 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Palmdale
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Palmdale, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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