New York City Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
105
San Francisco
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
110
San Francisco
New York City is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
102
San Francisco
New York City is 2 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
105
San Francisco
New York City is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
95
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
98
San Francisco
San Francisco is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $52,500 | $2,500 more |
| $75,000 | $78,750 | $3,750 more |
| $100,000 | $105,000 | $5,000 more |
| $125,000 | $131,250 | $6,250 more |
| $150,000 | $157,500 | $7,500 more |
| $200,000 | $210,000 | $10,000 more |
New York City vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 5%. New York City is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 4, while San Francisco wins 2.
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