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

Median Home Cost is 194% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Chapin, South Carolina should increase to $174,785 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.

CHAPIN vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapin, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 133.0% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $174,785 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Chapin, South Carolina

Chapin, SC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Chapin, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

133.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

593.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

70.8% higher

Health

2.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

20.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Chapin, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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