Pontiac, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 192.6% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,621 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1075% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Pontiac, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.6% 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
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,848.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher