El Paso, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 197.6% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $535,610 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
532% more expensive in San Francisco
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to El Paso, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.6% 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
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  955.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  72.1% higher
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.5% higher