Amsterdam, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 208.5% more expensive than Amsterdam, New York.

You would need a salary of $178,913 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Amsterdam, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Amsterdam, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
824% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Amsterdam, New York
Amsterdam, NY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Amsterdam, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  208.5% higher
      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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,134.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  102.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher