Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Indiana vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 159.0% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $181,316 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portage, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.0% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  726.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  33.4% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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