Arcadia, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 18.0% more expensive than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $442,671 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arcadia, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
27% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Arcadia, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher