Salary Comparison
Separating: Gresham vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Gresham, OR
$48,598/yr
San Francisco, CA
$63,150/yr
Our recommendation: Gresham, OR
Gresham offers $719 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Gresham
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$48,598
$63,150
$14,552
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,956
$3,842
$886
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
95
155
-60 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,550
$4,155
$1,605
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,450
$2,680
$1,230
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$406
$-313
+$719
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.16×
0.92×
+0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Gresham — Full Details
San Francisco — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.