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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from London, UK to San Francisco, USA

Moving from London, UK to San Francisco, USA? A $85,000 net salary in London, UK requires $95,872 in San Francisco, USA (12.8% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (London, UK)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 86
Equivalent Needed in San Francisco, USA
$95,872 / yr
COLI Index: 97 (+12.8%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$906 / mo
Additional cost required

Category-by-Category Cost Index Breakdown (NYC = 100)

Expense Category (Weight) London, UK San Francisco, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)8697+12.8%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)8295+15.9%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)7898+25.6%
Transportation & Transit (15%)9294+2.2%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)7099+41.4%