salaryOntario is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,618
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$104
👥 People living there
180,547
830,235
Commute to work
31.5 min
30.4 min
College degree
22.5%
60.3%
Own their home
58%
38.2%
Below poverty line
12.4%
11.2%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Ontario | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $69,840 | $123,250 | +76% in San Francisco |
| Operations Manager | $102,260 | $149,990 | +47% in San Francisco |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $113,700 | +44% in San Francisco |
| Software Developer | $133,270 | $186,640 | +40% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $186,610 | +39% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $146,760 | +39% in San Francisco |
| Accountant | $83,920 | $110,730 | +32% in San Francisco |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $132,000 | +30% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Ontario is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,618 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $65,170 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $152,036 in San Francisco, 37% more in San Francisco.