Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 226.2% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,813 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
936% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Altoona, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  226.2% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,798.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  92.0% higher
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher

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