San Francisco, California vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 30.9% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $55,279 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in New York
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to San Francisco, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.4% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher