San Francisco, California vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 58.0% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $21,025 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in California
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. California, MD
Compared to San Francisco, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower