Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 208.1% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $412,828 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
569% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  208.1% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  944.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  129.9% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher