Yuma, Arizona vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 137.6% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $178,197 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Yuma, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.6% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  566.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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