Dallas, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 141.6% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $193,267 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Dallas, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.6% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  541.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher