Montreal 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
Montreal
vs
105
San Francisco
Montreal is 33 pts cheaper
Rent
65
Montreal
vs
110
San Francisco
Montreal is 45 pts cheaper
Groceries
82
Montreal
vs
102
San Francisco
Montreal is 20 pts cheaper
Restaurants
72
Montreal
vs
105
San Francisco
Montreal is 33 pts cheaper
Transport
78
Montreal
vs
95
San Francisco
Montreal is 17 pts cheaper
Utilities
75
Montreal
vs
98
San Francisco
Montreal is 23 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Montreal salary
| Salary in Montreal | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $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 |
Montreal vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 33%. Montreal is the more affordable option.
Rent: Montreal has a rent index of 65, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Montreal: $2,242/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Montreal wins 6, while San Francisco wins 0.
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