What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 274% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Simpsonville, South Carolina?

A salary of $85,000 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $218,316 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.

SIMPSONVILLE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 156.8% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $218,316 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Simpsonville, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

156.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

512.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

93.6% higher

Health

17.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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