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City Comparison

San Francisco is 52% more expensive

San Francisco
0

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Edinburgh
6

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
130
San Francisco
52 pts pricier
78
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Rent
195
San Francisco
130 pts pricier
65
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Groceries
108
San Francisco
12 pts pricier
96
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Restaurants
110
San Francisco
25 pts pricier
85
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Transport
90
San Francisco
2 pts pricier
88
Edinburgh
Cheaper
Utilities
105
San Francisco
13 pts pricier
92
Edinburgh
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in San FranciscoEquivalent in EdinburghDifference
£30,000£18,000£12,000 less
£40,000£24,000£16,000 less
£50,000£30,000£20,000 less
£60,000£36,000£24,000 less
£80,000£48,000£32,000 less
£100,000£60,000£40,000 less

San Francisco vs Edinburgh: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 52%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.

Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 195, while Edinburgh has 65.

Average Salaries: San Francisco: £5,530/month vs Edinburgh: £2,800/month (both in GBP).

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

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