What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Staten Island, New York?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Staten Island, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Staten Island, New York should increase to $78,811 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.

STATEN ISLAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Staten Island, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 57.6% more expensive than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $78,811 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Staten Island, New York

Staten Island, NY vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Staten Island, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

166.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

36.4% lower

Commute

13.6% lower

Health

10.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Staten Island, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Staten Island, NY vs. San Francisco, CA

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