salaryOrlando is 14% 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
$1,955
$3,201
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$3,312
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$152,036
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$1,394,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$9,862
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$104
👥 People living there
319,758
830,235
Commute to work
26.2 min
30.4 min
College degree
42.5%
60.3%
Own their home
39.5%
38.2%
Below poverty line
14.7%
11.2%
Unemployment
5.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando 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 | Orlando | San Francisco | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $113,700 | +150% in San Francisco |
| Registered Nurse | $83,550 | $186,610 | +123% in San Francisco |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $132,000 | +109% in San Francisco |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $92,830 | +83% in San Francisco |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $89,200 | +79% in San Francisco |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $101,860 | +69% in San Francisco |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,860 | $123,250 | +69% in San Francisco |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,640 | $219,080 | +68% in San Francisco |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or San Francisco cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $3,201 in San Francisco.
What salary do I need in San Francisco to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $68,398 a year gives the same standard of living in San Francisco.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or San Francisco?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $152,036 in San Francisco, 49% more in San Francisco.