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SAN RAFAEL vs. SAN JOSE
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs San Jose, California
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
1.1%
cheaper
than San Rafael, California.
You would need a salary of
$98,897
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
cheaper
than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in San Jose
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs San Jose, CA
Compared to San Rafael, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.1% lower
Child Care
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
3.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% lower
Commute
27.2% higher
Health
2.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
16.6% lower
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