Cost of Living Calculator - Portsmouth, Virginia vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 169.6% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $134,807 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portsmouth, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.6% 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
  21.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  799.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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