Provo, Utah vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 124.5% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $80,810 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Provo, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.5% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher