What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to West Haven, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 337% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to West Haven, Connecticut?

A salary of $50,000 in West Haven, Connecticut should increase to $113,700 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.

WEST HAVEN vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Haven, Connecticut vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 127.4% more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $113,700 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Haven, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than West Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in San Francisco
than in West Haven, Connecticut

West Haven, CT vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to West Haven, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

127.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

652.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.7% lower

Commute

47.0% higher

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% lower

Cost of Food

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West Haven, Connecticut vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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