Sun City, Arizona vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 149.7% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $187,308 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Sun City, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  149.7% 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
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  665.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher