What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 252% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $75,000 in Providence, Rhode Island should increase to $169,288 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.

PROVIDENCE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 125.7% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $169,288 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
252% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Providence, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

125.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

555.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.6% lower

Commute

42.0% higher

Health

31.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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