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

Median Home Cost is 506% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $173,254 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.

COLUMBIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 188.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $173,254 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
506% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Columbia, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

188.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

908.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

107.1% higher

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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