San Francisco vs Houston

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

San Francisco

United States

165cost index

San Francisco is 65% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable
Houston

United States

105cost index

Houston is 5% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

57.1%

San Francisco is 57.1% pricier than Houston

Salary Equivalent

1.57x

$1,000 in Houston = $1571 in San Francisco