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


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 177.9% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $208,487 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Salem, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  177.9% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  691.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  109.5% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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