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Cost of Living Calculator - Modesto, California vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 112.4% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $456,607 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Modesto, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  112.4% higher
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  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.3% higher
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  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
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  Personal
  19.1% higher
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