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New York, New York - San Francisco, California

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A salary of $50,000 in New York, New York should increase to $58,911 in San Francisco, California

New York U.S. Avg. San Francisco

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Cost of Living IndexesNew YorkSan Francisco
Overall169199
Food119114
Housing299426
Utilities13592
Transportation108110
Health112111
Miscellaneous118116
100=national average

San Francisco is 18% more expensive than New York.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 42% more expensive in San Francisco.


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