Reno, Nevada vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 101.7% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $131,074 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Reno, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.7% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher