Riverside, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 82.0% more expensive than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $163,758 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Riverside, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.0% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher