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SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
27.8%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$25,997
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
50.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% lower
Commute
4.5% higher
Health
21.7% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.3% lower
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