Effingham, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 207.3% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $460,957 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
527% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Effingham, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.3% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  905.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  176.1% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher