What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Arlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $100,000 in Arlington, Massachusetts should increase to $142,523 in San Francisco, 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.

ARLINGTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 42.5% more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $142,523 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Arlington, Massachusetts

Arlington, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Arlington, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.1% lower

Commute

51.0% higher

Health

28.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

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