Santa Rosa, California vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 53.2% more expensive than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $153,206 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Santa Rosa, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
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  53.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
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  Personal
  19.8% higher
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