What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 482% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $138,479 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.

HARRISBURG vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 177.0% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $138,479 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
482% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Harrisburg, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

177.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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20.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,585.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

79.2% higher

Health

5.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. San Francisco, California

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