Tempe, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 116.7% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $140,853 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Tempe, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
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  Personal
  20.4% higher
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