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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 28.0% more expensive than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $64,016 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs San_Rafael, CA
Compared to Sonoma, San_Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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