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Cost of Living Calculator - Pontiac, Michigan vs San Francisco, California

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

You would need a salary of $219,498 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
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  192.6% higher
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  29.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,848.4% higher
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  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  43.8% higher
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  Personal
  9.3% higher
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