Benson, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 186.7% more expensive than Benson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $143,361 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Benson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
477% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Benson, Arizona
Benson, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Benson, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.7% 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
  23.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  858.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher