Herndon, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 68.2% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,712 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Herndon, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Herndon, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.2% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher