San Francisco, California vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 48.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $25,861 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower