Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 100.0% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $140,000 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Marlborough, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  57.6% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
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  Personal
  3.2% lower
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