Gainesville, Florida vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 171.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $108,444 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
355% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Gainesville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  171.1% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  652.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher