What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Farmington Hills, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 262% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Farmington Hills, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Farmington Hills, Michigan should increase to $171,670 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FARMINGTON HILLS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 128.9% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $171,670 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Farmington Hills, MI vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Farmington Hills, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

128.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

423.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

31.7% higher

Health

43.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

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Farmington Hills, MI vs. San Francisco, CA

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