What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Black Mountain, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Black Mountain, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Black Mountain, North Carolina should increase to $115,970 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.

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BLACK MOUNTAIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Black Mountain, North Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 131.9% more expensive than Black Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $115,970 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Black Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Black Mountain, North Carolina

Black Mountain, NC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Black Mountain, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

131.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

402.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

90.1% higher

Health

6.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.7% higher

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