Columbus, Georgia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 219.4% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $892,325 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
778% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Columbus, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  219.4% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,448.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  98.2% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher