Harlingen, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 245.1% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $690,240 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
654% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Harlingen, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  245.1% 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
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,473.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  117.0% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  57.9% higher