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City Comparison

Edinburgh is 27% cheaper

Edinburgh Wins
6

of 6 categories

Tied
0

categories

San Francisco Wins
0

of 6 categories

Category Breakdown

Compare costs across 6 key categories

Overall Cost
78
Edinburgh
vs
105
San Francisco
Edinburgh is 27 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Edinburgh
vs
110
San Francisco
Edinburgh is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
96
Edinburgh
vs
102
San Francisco
Edinburgh is 6 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Edinburgh
vs
105
San Francisco
Edinburgh is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Edinburgh
vs
95
San Francisco
Edinburgh is 7 pts cheaper
Utilities
92
Edinburgh
vs
98
San Francisco
Edinburgh is 6 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in EdinburghEquivalent in San FranciscoDifference
$50,000$67,308$17,308 more
$75,000$100,962$25,962 more
$100,000$134,615$34,615 more
$125,000$168,269$43,269 more
$150,000$201,923$51,923 more
$200,000$269,231$69,231 more

Edinburgh vs San Francisco: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 27%. Edinburgh is the more affordable option.

Rent: Edinburgh has a rent index of 65, while San Francisco has 110.

Average Salaries: Edinburgh: $2,800/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).

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

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