Cost of Living Calculator - Tempe, Arizona vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 93.1% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $144,805 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs San_Rafael, CA
Compared to Tempe, San_Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.1% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher

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