Decatur, Alabama vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 203.5% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $54,627 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
558% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Decatur, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  203.5% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,193.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  100.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher