What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Horseheads, New York?

Median Home Cost is 684% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Horseheads, New York?

A salary of $100,000 in Horseheads, New York should increase to $297,561 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.

HORSEHEADS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Horseheads, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 197.6% more expensive than Horseheads, New York.

You would need a salary of $297,561 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Horseheads, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
684% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Horseheads, New York

Horseheads, NY vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Horseheads, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

197.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

18.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

902.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

103.1% higher

Health

1.8% lower

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Personal

22.6% higher

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Horseheads, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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