Pocatello, Idaho vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 182.7% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $141,367 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Pocatello, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  182.7% 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
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  705.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  112.9% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher