Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 187.4% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $364,994 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
457% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  187.4% 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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  863.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher