Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Vienna, Virginia


The cost of living in Vienna, Virginia is 18.0% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $40,984 in Vienna, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vienna, Virginia is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Vienna
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Vienna, VA
Compared to San Rafael, Vienna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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