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City Comparison

San Francisco is 58% more expensive

San Francisco
0

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Manchester
6

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
130
San Francisco
58 pts pricier
72
Manchester
Cheaper
Rent
195
San Francisco
140 pts pricier
55
Manchester
Cheaper
Groceries
108
San Francisco
13 pts pricier
95
Manchester
Cheaper
Restaurants
110
San Francisco
30 pts pricier
80
Manchester
Cheaper
Transport
90
San Francisco
5 pts pricier
85
Manchester
Cheaper
Utilities
105
San Francisco
15 pts pricier
90
Manchester
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in San FranciscoEquivalent in ManchesterDifference
£30,000£16,615£13,385 less
£40,000£22,154£17,846 less
£50,000£27,692£22,308 less
£60,000£33,231£26,769 less
£80,000£44,308£35,692 less
£100,000£55,385£44,615 less

San Francisco vs Manchester: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 58%. Manchester is the more affordable option.

Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 195, while Manchester has 55.

Average Salaries: San Francisco: £5,530/month vs Manchester: £2,600/month (both in GBP).

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

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