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


The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 106.9% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $136,521 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
230% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Worcester, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher

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