Rainsville, Alabama vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 224.5% more expensive than Rainsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $243,351 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Rainsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Rainsville, Alabama
Rainsville, AL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Rainsville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  224.5% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,142.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  115.2% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.4% higher