Troy, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 164.1% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $184,848 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
419% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Troy, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  164.1% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  815.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher