San Rafael, California vs. West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts is 47.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $26,265 in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Stockbridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in West Stockbridge
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. West Stockbridge, MA
Compared to San Rafael, West Stockbridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower