What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Rochester, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 279% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Rochester, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Rochester, New Hampshire should increase to $127,615 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.

ROCHESTER vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New Hampshire vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 155.2% more expensive than Rochester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $127,615 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Rochester, New Hampshire

Rochester, NH vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Rochester, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

155.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

614.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.8% lower

Commute

81.4% higher

Health

38.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New Hampshire vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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