Buffalo, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 175.7% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $283,977 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
504% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Buffalo, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  175.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,515.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  54.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
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  Personal
  31.7% higher
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