Mahwah, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 76.6% more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,622 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Mahwah, New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mahwah, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher