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SAN JOSE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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San Jose, California vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
13.5%
more expensive
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$453,953
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in San Francisco
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to San Jose, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.5% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
37.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.7% higher
Commute
4.8% higher
Health
6.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.0% higher
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