What is a pro or con of living in Troy, Michigancompared to San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in Troy.

What salary do I need to live in Troy, Michigan copmared to San Francisco, California?

A salary of $250,000 in San Francisco, California could decrease to $114,037 in Troy, Michigan (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.

SAN FRANCISCO vs. TROY
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 54.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $114,037 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Troy
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Troy, MI

Compared to San Francisco, Troy is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% higher

Commute

25.3% lower

Health

30.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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