What is a pro or con of living in Palos Verdes Estates, Californiacompared to San Rafael, California?

Median Home Cost is 112% more expensive in Palos Verdes Estates.

What salary do I need to live in Palos Verdes Estates, California copmared to San Rafael, California?

A salary of $50,000 in San Rafael, California should increase to $77,024 in Palos Verdes Estates, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN RAFAEL vs. PALOS VERDES ESTATES
Cost of Living Comparison

San Rafael, California vs. Palos Verdes Estates, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palos Verdes Estates, California is 54.0% more expensive than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $77,024 in Palos Verdes Estates, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palos Verdes Estates, California is more expensive than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Palos Verdes Estates
than in San Rafael, California

San Rafael, CA vs. Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Compared to San Rafael, Palos Verdes Estates is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

96.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

38.2% higher

Health

18.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.0% lower

Cost of Food

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San Rafael, California vs. Palos Verdes Estates, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Rafael, CA vs. Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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