What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Atlanta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 239% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Atlanta, Georgia?

A salary of $60,000 in Atlanta, Georgia should increase to $133,821 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.

ATLANTA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Atlanta, Georgia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 123.0% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $133,821 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, GA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Atlanta, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

123.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

432.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% lower

Commute

28.9% higher

Health

16.3% higher

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Personal

20.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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