Urbana, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 214.0% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $722,118 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
676% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Urbana, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  214.0% 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
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,033.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  128.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher