Newark, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 24.9% more expensive than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $49,974 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Newark, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  33.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher