What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 211% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $107,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $241,741 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 PALM BEACH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 125.9% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $241,741 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
211% more expensive in San Francisco
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to West Palm Beach, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

125.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

471.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

24.2% higher

Health

13.8% higher

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Personal

13.1% higher

Cost of Food

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West Palm Beach, Florida vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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