Watertown Town, Massachusetts vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 45.0% more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,030 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Watertown Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Watertown Town, Massachusetts
Watertown Town, MA vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Watertown Town, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher