Brookline, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 20.1% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,071 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Brookline, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher