Gary, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 234.7% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $174,047 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1460% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Gary, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  234.7% 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
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,836.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher