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City Comparison

San Francisco is 60% more expensive

San Francisco
0

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Birmingham
6

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
130
San Francisco
60 pts pricier
70
Birmingham
Cheaper
Rent
195
San Francisco
145 pts pricier
50
Birmingham
Cheaper
Groceries
108
San Francisco
14 pts pricier
94
Birmingham
Cheaper
Restaurants
110
San Francisco
32 pts pricier
78
Birmingham
Cheaper
Transport
90
San Francisco
8 pts pricier
82
Birmingham
Cheaper
Utilities
105
San Francisco
17 pts pricier
88
Birmingham
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Birmingham to match a San Francisco salary

Salary in San FranciscoEquivalent in BirminghamDifference
£30,000£16,154£13,846 less
£40,000£21,538£18,462 less
£50,000£26,923£23,077 less
£60,000£32,308£27,692 less
£80,000£43,077£36,923 less
£100,000£53,846£46,154 less

San Francisco vs Birmingham: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 60%. Birmingham is the more affordable option.

Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 195, while Birmingham has 50.

Average Salaries: San Francisco: £5,530/month vs Birmingham: £2,400/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 0, while Birmingham wins 6.

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