Cost of Living Calculator - Independence, Missouri vs San Francisco, California


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

You would need a salary of $214,069 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
592% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Independence, 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,022.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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