Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 137.4% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $118,677 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Hershey, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.4% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  484.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  78.8% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher