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Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 16.2% more expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 77% (194.7 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $64,537 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Francisco | Jacksonville | San Francisco vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 99.5 | +16.2% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.2 | +12.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 109.8 | +77.4% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 87.5 | +97.2% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 98.9 | +7.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 99.6 | +19.6% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Jacksonville | $43,025 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Jacksonville | $86,049 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Jacksonville | $129,074 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.