Shell, Wyoming vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 143.3% more expensive than Shell, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $121,635 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shell, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Shell, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Shell, Wyoming
Shell, WY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Shell, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.3% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  721.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  109.5% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher