Mesa, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 125.1% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $45,018 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mesa, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.1% 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)
  448.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  38.8% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher