Cost of living compared
On a $80,000 salary, Denver leaves you about $464 more a month than San Francisco after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $32.8K more saved.
| San Francisco, CA | Denver, CO | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $5,137 | $5,151 |
| Federal income tax | $731 | $731 |
| State and local income tax | $289 | $275 |
| Rent (median) | $2,419 | $1,770 |
| Commute | $86 | $585 |
| Everyday costs | $1,875 | $1,575 |
| Left over each month | $757 | $1,220 |
| Savings after 5 years | $67,700 | $100,508 |
| San Francisco | Denver | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 125 | 105 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 80 | 50 |
| Average summer high | 70°F | 91°F |
| Average winter low | 45°F | 11°F |
| Rainy days a year | 52 | 80 |
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