What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Highland Park, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 167% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Highland Park, New Jersey?

A salary of $170,000 in Highland Park, New Jersey should increase to $338,889 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.

HIGHLAND PARK vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Highland Park, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 99.3% more expensive than Highland Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $338,889 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Highland Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Highland Park, New Jersey

Highland Park, NJ vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Highland Park, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

99.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

314.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% lower

Commute

16.1% higher

Health

16.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Highland Park, New Jersey vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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