Andover, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 58.6% more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $253,836 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Andover, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher