You are comparing a $45,000 job offer in St. Paul to a $57,000 job offer in San Francisco. St. Paul's costs are 92% of the national average, whereas San Francisco's costs are 150% of the national average. What is the equivalent salary in San Francisco?

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To find the equivalent salary in San Francisco, adjust the St. Paul salary by the cost of living differences: $45,000 * (150/92) = $73,370.

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