Elkins, West Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 238.0% more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $139,235 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
901% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Elkins, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  238.0% 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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,242.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  166.8% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.7% higher