Melbourne 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
92
Melbourne
vs
105
San Francisco
Melbourne is 13 pts cheaper
Rent
95
Melbourne
vs
110
San Francisco
Melbourne is 15 pts cheaper
Groceries
92
Melbourne
vs
102
San Francisco
Melbourne is 10 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Melbourne
vs
105
San Francisco
Melbourne is 17 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Melbourne
vs
95
San Francisco
Melbourne is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
95
Melbourne
vs
98
San Francisco
Melbourne is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Melbourne salary
| Salary in Melbourne | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $57,065 | $7,065 more |
| $75,000 | $85,598 | $10,598 more |
| $100,000 | $114,130 | $14,130 more |
| $125,000 | $142,663 | $17,663 more |
| $150,000 | $171,196 | $21,196 more |
| $200,000 | $228,261 | $28,261 more |
Melbourne vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 13%. Melbourne is the more affordable option.
Rent: Melbourne has a rent index of 95, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Melbourne: $3,120/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Melbourne wins 6, while San Francisco wins 0.
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