Porcupine, South Dakota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 275.4% more expensive than Porcupine, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $281,538 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Porcupine, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Porcupine, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1801% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Porcupine, South Dakota
Porcupine, SD vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Porcupine, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  275.4% 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
  29.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10,740.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  127.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  40.8% higher