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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 127.2% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $227,168 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Tucson, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.2% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  460.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher

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