Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Vista, California


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

You would need a salary of $88,142 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Vista
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Vista, CA
Compared to San Rafael, Vista 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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