Dayton, Ohio vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 243.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $291,702 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1083% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Dayton, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  243.2% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,622.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  95.1% higher
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher