Arvada, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 85.3% more expensive than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $166,743 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Arvada, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.3% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  37.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher