Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 48.2% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $38,845 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Tempe
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to San Rafael, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower

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