San Francisco, California vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 61.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $19,365 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Montrose
than in San Francisco, California
San_Francisco, CA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to San_Francisco, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  56.1% lower
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower