Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 115.6 in San Francisco, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 1.3% less expensive than San Francisco; housing rents differ by 20% (155.6 vs 194.7). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $75,958 buys in San Francisco, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | San Francisco | Miami vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 115.6 | -1.3% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 108.5 | -4.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 194.7 | -20.1% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 172.6 | -43.7% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 106.2 | +2.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 119.1 | -10.6% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in San Francisco | $50,639 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in San Francisco | $101,277 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in San Francisco | $151,916 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.