San Francisco, California vs. Atherton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atherton, California is 241.5% more expensive than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $170,758 in Atherton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atherton, California is more expensive than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
498% more expensive in Atherton
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Atherton, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Atherton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  241.5% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  353.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower