State overview · CA
Salary needed to live comfortably in each tracked California city, based on the 50/30/20 rule applied to BLS and HUD data. Ranked high to low.
| City | Salary needed | Monthly | vs national avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $156,318 | $13,026 | ▲ 56% |
| Los Angeles | $130,880 | $10,907 | ▲ 30% |