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

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $40,000 in Saratoga Springs, New York should increase to $84,283 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.

SARATOGA SPRINGS vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Saratoga Springs, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 110.7% more expensive than Saratoga Springs, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,283 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Springs, NY vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Saratoga Springs, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

293.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% lower

Commute

82.5% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Saratoga Springs, New York vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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