Gardiner, Maine vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 185.4% more expensive than Gardiner, Maine.

You would need a salary of $299,649 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardiner, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Gardiner, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Gardiner, Maine
Gardiner, ME vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Gardiner, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  185.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  853.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  112.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher