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SAN DIEGO vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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San Diego, California vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
52.1%
more expensive
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$132,344
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in San Francisco
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to San Diego, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
52.1% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
6.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
113.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.2% lower
Commute
31.6% higher
Health
29.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.1% higher
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