Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 200.5% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $351,576 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
551% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina
Spartanburg, SC vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Spartanburg, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  200.5% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,092.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  112.1% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher