Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 9.3% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 33% (194.7 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $68,622 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Francisco | Denver | San Francisco vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 105.8 | +9.3% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 101.0 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 146.9 | +32.5% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 87.9 | +96.4% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 99.4 | +6.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 105.8 | +12.6% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Denver | $45,748 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Denver | $91,497 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Denver | $137,245 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.