Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 143.8% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $163,317 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Waukesha, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.8% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher