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2026 Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) Benchmark

Relocating from San Francisco, USA to New York City, USA

Moving from San Francisco, USA to New York City, USA? A $85,000 net salary in San Francisco, USA requires $87,629 in New York City, USA (3.1% higher cost of living).

Origin Baseline (San Francisco, USA)
$85,000 / yr
COLI Index: 97
Equivalent Needed in New York City, USA
$87,629 / yr
COLI Index: 100 (+3.1%)
Monthly Purchasing Power Delta
-$219 / mo
Additional cost required

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

Expense Category (Weight) San Francisco, USA New York City, USA Relative Difference
Overall Cost of Living (100%)97100+3.1%
Housing & Rent Index (40%)95100+5.3%
Groceries & Nutrition (20%)98100+2.0%
Transportation & Transit (15%)94100+6.4%
Healthcare & Utilities (25%)99100+1.0%