Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Watertown Town, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 38.6% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $46,076 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Watertown Town
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Watertown Town, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Watertown Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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