Cost of Living: New York vs San Francisco
Compare cost of living between New York and San Francisco. See how much you’d need to earn in one city to match the other.
Relative cost
San Francisco is about 5% less expensive than New York.
Based on our cost-of-living indices (housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses).
Equivalent salary
To have a similar standard of living in San Francisco as someone earning $60,000 in New York, you’d need approximately 57,000 USD/year in San Francisco.
How we compare New York and San Francisco
We use relative cost-of-living indices for housing, groceries, transport, and general expenses. The equivalent salary is an estimate; your own spending and lifestyle will affect the real number.