San Francisco Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
London Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
100
London
London is 5 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
100
London
London is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
100
London
London is 2 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
100
London
London is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
100
London
San Francisco is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
100
London
San Francisco is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in London to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in London | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $47,619 | $2,381 less |
| $75,000 | $71,429 | $3,571 less |
| $100,000 | $95,238 | $4,762 less |
| $125,000 | $119,048 | $5,952 less |
| $150,000 | $142,857 | $7,143 less |
| $200,000 | $190,476 | $9,524 less |
San Francisco vs London: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 5%. London is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while London has 100.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs London: $3,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 2, while London wins 4.
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