What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 430% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Johnson City, Tennessee?

A salary of $25,000 in Johnson City, Tennessee should increase to $74,481 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.

JOHNSON CITY vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnson City, Tennessee vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 197.9% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $74,481 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, TN vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Johnson City, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

197.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

825.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

115.2% higher

Health

19.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnson City, Tennessee vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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