Brownsville, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 232.4% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $166,213 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
661% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Brownsville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  232.4% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,464.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  56.9% higher