What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 165% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Bluffton, South Carolina should increase to $120,316 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.

BLUFFTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluffton, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 140.6% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,316 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, SC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Bluffton, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

388.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% lower

Commute

99.7% higher

Health

9.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Bluffton, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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