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

Median Home Cost is 413% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $115,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $304,669 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 164.9% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $304,669 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
413% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Springfield, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

164.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

731.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% lower

Commute

69.4% higher

Health

25.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. San Francisco, CA

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