Albany, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 152.8% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $189,637 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
388% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Albany, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  152.8% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  648.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  80.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher