What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 412% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $196,774 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 162.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $196,774 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
412% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Allentown, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

162.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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15.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

935.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

57.6% higher

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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