Chesterton, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 144.7% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $122,367 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
343% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Chesterton, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.7% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  623.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher