Erie, Pennsylvania vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 208.5% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $262,200 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
675% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Erie, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  208.5% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,717.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  91.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher