Frankfurt Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
88
Frankfurt
vs
105
San Francisco
Frankfurt is 17 pts cheaper
Rent
82
Frankfurt
vs
110
San Francisco
Frankfurt is 28 pts cheaper
Groceries
85
Frankfurt
vs
102
San Francisco
Frankfurt is 17 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Frankfurt
vs
105
San Francisco
Frankfurt is 23 pts cheaper
Transport
92
Frankfurt
vs
95
San Francisco
Frankfurt is 3 pts cheaper
Utilities
102
Frankfurt
vs
98
San Francisco
San Francisco is 4 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Frankfurt salary
| Salary in Frankfurt | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $59,659 | $9,659 more |
| $75,000 | $89,489 | $14,489 more |
| $100,000 | $119,318 | $19,318 more |
| $125,000 | $149,148 | $24,148 more |
| $150,000 | $178,977 | $28,977 more |
| $200,000 | $238,636 | $38,636 more |
Frankfurt vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 17%. Frankfurt is the more affordable option.
Rent: Frankfurt has a rent index of 82, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Frankfurt: $3,268/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Frankfurt wins 5, while San Francisco wins 1.
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