What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 189% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $65,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $154,883 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.

RALEIGH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 138.3% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $154,883 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
189% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Raleigh, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

138.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

403.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

78.6% higher

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. San Francisco, CA

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