Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 28.6% more expensive than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $38,587 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Carpinteria, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher

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