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SAN FRANCISCO vs. LOS ANGELES
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Los Angeles, California
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
27.8%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$660,648
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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10.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
50.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.9% lower
Commute
4.5% higher
Health
21.7% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
13.3% lower
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