Redwood City, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 12.1% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $52,757 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in San Francisco
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Redwood City, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% lower
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher