Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in New York City (United States)

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warning This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 930 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $14,000 in New York City you would need to make just about $13,145 in San Francisco, California.

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