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San Francisco is 30% more expensive

San Francisco
1

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

London
5

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
130
San Francisco
30 pts pricier
100
London
Cheaper
Rent
195
San Francisco
95 pts pricier
100
London
Cheaper
Groceries
108
San Francisco
8 pts pricier
100
London
Cheaper
Restaurants
110
San Francisco
10 pts pricier
100
London
Cheaper
Transport
90
San Francisco
Cheaper
10 pts cheaper
100
London
Utilities
105
San Francisco
5 pts pricier
100
London
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in San FranciscoEquivalent in LondonDifference
£30,000£23,077£6,923 less
£40,000£30,769£9,231 less
£50,000£38,462£11,538 less
£60,000£46,154£13,846 less
£80,000£61,538£18,462 less
£100,000£76,923£23,077 less

San Francisco vs London: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 30%. London is the more affordable option.

Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 195, while London has 100.

Average Salaries: San Francisco: £5,530/month vs London: £3,800/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 1, while London wins 5.

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