Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 153.4% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $190,031 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Johnston, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.4% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  109.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher

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