Paducah, Kentucky vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 218.1% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $190,874 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
658% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Paducah, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  218.1% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,695.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher