San Rafael, California vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 18.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $40,731 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Solvang
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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