Portage, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 174.2% more expensive than Portage, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $356,404 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portage, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portage, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.2% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  702.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.6% higher