Batavia, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 139.2% more expensive than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $119,608 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Batavia, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  139.2% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  364.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher