Scarsdale, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 19.2% more expensive than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $178,798 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Scarsdale, New York
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
36% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Scarsdale, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% higher
      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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher