Newark, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 98.7% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $99,349 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Newark, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.7% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher