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City Comparison

Manchester is 33% cheaper

Manchester 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
72
Manchester
vs
105
San Francisco
Manchester is 33 pts cheaper
Rent
55
Manchester
vs
110
San Francisco
Manchester is 55 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Manchester
vs
102
San Francisco
Manchester is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
80
Manchester
vs
105
San Francisco
Manchester is 25 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Manchester
vs
95
San Francisco
Manchester is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
90
Manchester
vs
98
San Francisco
Manchester is 8 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

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

Salary in ManchesterEquivalent in San FranciscoDifference
$50,000$72,917$22,917 more
$75,000$109,375$34,375 more
$100,000$145,833$45,833 more
$125,000$182,292$57,292 more
$150,000$218,750$68,750 more
$200,000$291,667$91,667 more

Manchester vs San Francisco: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 33%. Manchester is the more affordable option.

Rent: Manchester has a rent index of 55, while San Francisco has 110.

Average Salaries: Manchester: $2,600/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).

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

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