Wantagh, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 57.8% more expensive than Wantagh, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,913 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wantagh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Wantagh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Wantagh, New York
Wantagh, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Wantagh, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher