San Francisco, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 9.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $1,179,590 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Manhattan
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to San Francisco, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  54.2% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
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  Personal
  24.0% higher
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