Roanoke, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 192.2% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $292,216 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Roanoke, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  192.2% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  767.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  105.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.7% higher