Phoenix, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 124.5% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $112,236 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. San_Francisco, CA
Compared to Phoenix, San_Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  124.5% higher
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  Renter
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  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
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  Personal
  20.4% higher
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