Abilene, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 207.7% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $615,385 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
613% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Abilene, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.7% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,044.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  130.9% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher