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

Median Home Cost is 191% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Joshua Tree, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Joshua Tree, California should increase to $117,647 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.

JOSHUA TREE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Joshua Tree, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 135.3% more expensive than Joshua Tree, California.

You would need a salary of $117,647 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Joshua Tree, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Joshua Tree, California

Joshua Tree, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Joshua Tree, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

135.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

577.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

37.0% higher

Health

26.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Joshua Tree, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Joshua Tree, CA vs. San Francisco, CA

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