Cupertino, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 30.7% cheaper than Cupertino, California.

You would need a salary of $41,567 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cupertino, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Cupertino, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Cupertino, California
Cupertino, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Cupertino, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% lower
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher