Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 101.4 in Orlando, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 14.0% more expensive than Orlando; housing rents differ by 58% (194.7 vs 123.4). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $65,791 buys in Orlando, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Francisco | Orlando | San Francisco vs Orlando |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 101.4 | +14.0% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 96.2 | +12.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 123.4 | +57.8% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 87.2 | +97.9% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 98.9 | +7.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 101.4 | +17.5% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Orlando | $43,861 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Orlando | $87,722 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Orlando | $131,583 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.