What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Highlands Ranch, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Highlands Ranch, Colorado?

A salary of $146,000 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado should increase to $248,945 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.

HIGHLANDS RANCH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 70.5% more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $248,945 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Highlands Ranch, CO vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Highlands Ranch, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

70.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

185.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% higher

Commute

37.7% higher

Health

38.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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