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NEW YORK vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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New York, New York vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
44.7%
more expensive
than New York, New York.
You would need a salary of
$108,541
in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is
more expensive
than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in San Francisco
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to New York, San Francisco is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
44.7% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
102.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
35.2% lower
Commute
12.6% lower
Health
10.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.6% lower
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