What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 207% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $58,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $134,142 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.

NORTHAMPTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 131.3% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $134,142 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Northampton, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

131.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

354.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.7% lower

Commute

83.1% higher

Health

28.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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