Baltimore, Maryland vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 167.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $275,268 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
586% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Baltimore, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.3% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,106.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher