Vacaville, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 82.8% more expensive than Vacaville, California.

You would need a salary of $91,386 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vacaville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Vacaville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Vacaville, California
Vacaville, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Vacaville, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher