San Francisco, California vs. Arroyo Grande, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 37.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $50,197 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Arroyo Grande
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower