Atherton, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 70.7% cheaper than Atherton, California.

You would need a salary of $73,203 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atherton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Atherton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Atherton, California
Atherton, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Atherton, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% lower
      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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher