salaryDenver is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Francisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,065
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$104
👥 People living there
718,877
830,235
Commute to work
24.9 min
30.4 min
College degree
56.5%
60.3%
Own their home
48.8%
38.2%
Below poverty line
11.2%
11.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $186,610 | +85% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $219,080 | +63% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $92,830 | +47% in San Francisco |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $89,200 | +37% in San Francisco |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $184,380 | +37% in San Francisco |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $186,640 | +36% in San Francisco |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $101,860 | +32% in San Francisco |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $132,000 | +29% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $65,576 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Denver or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $152,036 in San Francisco, 33% more in San Francisco.