Montpelier, Vermont vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 144.5% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $119,800 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Montpelier, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  451.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  136.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher