Knoxville, Tennessee vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 172.3% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $136,161 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Knoxville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.3% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  694.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  93.4% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.3% higher