Arlington, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 51.0% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $279,332 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  51.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  29.1% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  3.1% higher
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