San Francisco Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Denver Wins
5
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
62
Denver
Denver is 43 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
58
Denver
Denver is 52 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
90
Denver
Denver is 12 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
88
Denver
Denver is 17 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
95
Denver
Same cost
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
88
Denver
Denver is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Denver to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $29,524 | $20,476 less |
| $75,000 | $44,286 | $30,714 less |
| $100,000 | $59,048 | $40,952 less |
| $125,000 | $73,810 | $51,190 less |
| $150,000 | $88,571 | $61,429 less |
| $200,000 | $118,095 | $81,905 less |
San Francisco vs Denver: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 43%. Denver is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Denver has 58.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Denver: $4,300/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 0, while Denver wins 5.
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