Medford, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 59.0% more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $190,749 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Medford, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower