London Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
London
vs
105
San Francisco
London is 5 pts cheaper
Rent
100
London
vs
110
San Francisco
London is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
London
vs
102
San Francisco
London is 2 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
London
vs
105
San Francisco
London is 5 pts cheaper
Transport
100
London
vs
95
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
London
vs
98
San Francisco
San Francisco is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a London salary
| Salary in London | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $52,500 | $2,500 more |
| $75,000 | $78,750 | $3,750 more |
| $100,000 | $105,000 | $5,000 more |
| $125,000 | $131,250 | $6,250 more |
| $150,000 | $157,500 | $7,500 more |
| $200,000 | $210,000 | $10,000 more |
London vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 5%. London is the more affordable option.
Rent: London has a rent index of 100, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: London: $3,800/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, London wins 4, while San Francisco wins 2.
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