salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,538
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,983
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$67,365
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$518,100
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,586
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$104
👥 People living there
459,745
830,235
Commute to work
27.3 min
30.4 min
College degree
37.4%
60.3%
Own their home
30.8%
38.2%
Below poverty line
19.4%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Miami for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Francisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Miami | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $186,610 | +104% in San Francisco |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $146,760 | +77% in San Francisco |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $101,860 | +75% in San Francisco |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $89,200 | +73% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | $219,080 | +67% in San Francisco |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $132,000 | +65% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $92,830 | +58% in San Francisco |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | $123,250 | +56% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Miami and San Francisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Miami?
About $60,766 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Miami or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $67,365 in Miami and $152,036 in San Francisco, 56% more in San Francisco.