San Francisco Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Dallas Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
55
Dallas
Dallas is 50 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
50
Dallas
Dallas is 60 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
85
Dallas
Dallas is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
82
Dallas
Dallas is 23 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
105
Dallas
San Francisco is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
98
Dallas
Same cost
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Dallas to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $26,190 | $23,810 less |
| $75,000 | $39,286 | $35,714 less |
| $100,000 | $52,381 | $47,619 less |
| $125,000 | $65,476 | $59,524 less |
| $150,000 | $78,571 | $71,429 less |
| $200,000 | $104,762 | $95,238 less |
San Francisco vs Dallas: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 50%. Dallas is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Dallas has 50.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Dallas: $4,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 1, while Dallas wins 4.
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