Cost of Living Calculator - Westford, Massachusetts vs San Rafael, California


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 51.3% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $113,466 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Westford, Massachusetts
Westford, MA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Westford, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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