Columbia, Missouri vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 171.7% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $432,027 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
359% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Columbia, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.7% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  655.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  114.4% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher