Orange, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 48.8% more expensive than Orange, California.

You would need a salary of $104 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Orange, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Orange, California
Orange, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Orange, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  41.3% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher