What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Grass Valley, California?

Median Home Cost is 148% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Grass Valley, California?

A salary of $57,500 in Grass Valley, California should increase to $111,173 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRASS VALLEY vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Grass Valley, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 93.3% more expensive than Grass Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $111,173 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grass Valley, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Grass Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Grass Valley, California

Grass Valley, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Grass Valley, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

251.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

102.0% higher

Health

4.7% lower

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Grass Valley, California vs. San Francisco, California

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