Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 32.2% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $67,847 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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