Vancouver Wins
5
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
92
Vancouver
vs
105
San Francisco
Vancouver is 13 pts cheaper
Rent
115
Vancouver
vs
110
San Francisco
San Francisco is 5 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Vancouver
vs
102
San Francisco
Vancouver is 14 pts cheaper
Restaurants
82
Vancouver
vs
105
San Francisco
Vancouver is 23 pts cheaper
Transport
85
Vancouver
vs
95
San Francisco
Vancouver is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
78
Vancouver
vs
98
San Francisco
Vancouver is 20 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Vancouver salary
| Salary in Vancouver | 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 |
Vancouver vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 13%. Vancouver is the more affordable option.
Rent: Vancouver has a rent index of 115, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Vancouver: $2,478/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Vancouver wins 5, while San Francisco wins 1.
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