San Francisco vs Chicago

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

San Francisco

United States

165cost index

San Francisco is 65% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable
Chicago

United States

112cost index

Chicago is 12% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

47.3%

San Francisco is 47.3% pricier than Chicago

Salary Equivalent

1.47x

$1,000 in Chicago = $1473 in San Francisco

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