San Francisco Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Austin Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
65
Austin
Austin is 40 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
60
Austin
Austin is 50 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
88
Austin
Austin is 14 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
85
Austin
Austin is 20 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
100
Austin
San Francisco is 5 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
105
Austin
San Francisco is 7 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Austin to match a San Francisco salary
| Salary in San Francisco | Equivalent in Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $30,952 | $19,048 less |
| $75,000 | $46,429 | $28,571 less |
| $100,000 | $61,905 | $38,095 less |
| $125,000 | $77,381 | $47,619 less |
| $150,000 | $92,857 | $57,143 less |
| $200,000 | $123,810 | $76,190 less |
San Francisco vs Austin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 40%. Austin is the more affordable option.
Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Austin has 60.
Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Austin: $4,500/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 2, while Austin wins 4.
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