Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 70.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $8,963 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Gary
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Gary, IN
Compared to San Francisco, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower

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