What is a pro or con of living in San Rafael, Californiacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 427% more expensive in San Rafael.

What salary do I need to live in San Rafael, California copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $133,702 in San Rafael, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WINSTON SALEM vs. SAN RAFAEL
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 167.4% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $133,702 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
427% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. San Rafael, CA

Compared to Winston Salem, San Rafael is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

167.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

673.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% higher

Commute

57.2% higher

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

30.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. San Rafael, CA

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