What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $63,352 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Fairfax town (Marin County), California is 15.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $63,352 in Fairfax town (Marin County), California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfax town (Marin County), California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fairfax town (Marin County)
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs Fairfax Town (Marin County), CA

Compared to San Francisco, Fairfax Town (Marin County) is:

Homeowner

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15.5% lower

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Food

3.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.5% lower

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Utilities

2.2% lower

Commute

20.8% lower

Health

4.2% lower

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Personal

5.7% higher

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