Zurich Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
San Francisco Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
145
Zurich
vs
105
San Francisco
San Francisco is 40 pts cheaper
Rent
165
Zurich
vs
110
San Francisco
San Francisco is 55 pts cheaper
Groceries
135
Zurich
vs
102
San Francisco
San Francisco is 33 pts cheaper
Restaurants
150
Zurich
vs
105
San Francisco
San Francisco is 45 pts cheaper
Transport
130
Zurich
vs
95
San Francisco
San Francisco is 35 pts cheaper
Utilities
120
Zurich
vs
98
San Francisco
San Francisco is 22 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in San Francisco to match a Zurich salary
| Salary in Zurich | Equivalent in San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $36,207 | $13,793 less |
| $75,000 | $54,310 | $20,690 less |
| $100,000 | $72,414 | $27,586 less |
| $125,000 | $90,517 | $34,483 less |
| $150,000 | $108,621 | $41,379 less |
| $200,000 | $144,828 | $55,172 less |
Zurich vs San Francisco: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 40%. San Francisco is the more affordable option.
Rent: Zurich has a rent index of 165, while San Francisco has 110.
Average Salaries: Zurich: $6,230/month vs San Francisco: $7,000/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Zurich wins 0, while San Francisco wins 6.
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