Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, New York vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 209.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, New York.

You would need a salary of $286,058 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
536% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Philadelphia, New York
Philadelphia, NY vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Philadelphia, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  209.3% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,051.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  112.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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