Denver, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 90.9% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $143,192 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Denver, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher