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SAN FRANCISCO vs. NEW YORK
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San Francisco, California vs. New York, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in New York, New York is
30.9%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$176,201
in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in New York
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. New York, NY
Compared to San Francisco, New York is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
30.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
50.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
54.4% higher
Commute
14.5% higher
Health
11.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.6% higher
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