Nashville, Tennessee vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 136.7% more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $106,499 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Nashville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Nashville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  426.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.9% higher