San Rafael, California vs. Sun Valley, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sun Valley, Idaho is 28.1% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $179,738 in Sun Valley, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sun Valley, Idaho 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 Sun Valley
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Sun Valley, ID
Compared to San Rafael, Sun Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  38.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower