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Cost of Living Calculator - Walnut Creek, California vs San Rafael, California

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 9.9% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $82,438 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
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• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, San Rafael is:
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  9.9% higher
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  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% higher
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  Utilities
  5.2% lower
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  6.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
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  Personal
  13.7% higher
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