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Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 115.6 in San Francisco, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 2.6% less expensive than San Francisco; housing rents differ by 24% (148.6 vs 194.7). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $77,032 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) | New York | San Francisco | New York vs San Francisco |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 115.6 | -2.6% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 108.5 | +1.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 194.7 | -23.7% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 172.6 | -26.4% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 106.2 | -0.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 119.1 | -4.7% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in San Francisco | $51,355 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in San Francisco | $102,710 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in San Francisco | $154,064 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.