Austin vs San Francisco

Cost of living comparison between the two cities.

Austin
102
COL Index
More Affordable
VS
San Francisco
192
COL Index

Salary Equivalency

To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Austin equals $188,235 in San Francisco.

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Category Breakdown

Category Austin San Francisco Difference
Overall COL 102 192 +90
Housing 102 192 +90
Transportation 102 192 +90
Food 102 192 +90
Healthcare 102 192 +90
Utilities 102 192 +90