What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 233% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $200,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $472,410 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 136.2% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $472,410 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Virginia Beach, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

136.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

414.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

61.4% higher

Health

9.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. San Francisco, CA

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