Jackson, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 114.4% more expensive than Jackson, California.

You would need a salary of $107,206 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Jackson, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Jackson, California
Jackson, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Jackson, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.4% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher