San Francisco, California vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 59.7% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $141,137 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Ithaca
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to San Francisco, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower