Should I move to San Francisco?

San Francisco, CA, United States has a cost of living 3.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 96.2). It is ranked #12 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 163.8 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in San Francisco?

The cost of living in San Francisco is 3.8% cheaper than New York City (index: 96.2). Groceries are 4.5% more expensive than NYC. Restaurants are 0.3% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,939 per month. Local purchasing power index is 163.8 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 CA, United States · #12 of 538 cities · 2026

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3.8% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

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-3.8%

vs NYC

EUR 1,939

Affitto stimato a

163.8

Potere d'Acquisto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — San Francisco

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

96.2 Expensive

Affitto

75.6 Above average

Generi Alimentari

104.5 Expensive

Ristoranti

99.7 Expensive

Potere d'Acquisto

163.8 Very strong

Affitto stimato a San Francisco

1 camera — Centro città EUR 1,939/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 1,454/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 3,376/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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