I've recently decided to move from a T2 cost of living city (Charleston, Chicago, D.C.) to SF, arguably the most expensive city in the country. I've looked at a few cost of living calculators but those factor in expenses that are typically reserved for older people such as property tax and family costs, so they don't seem to really reflect what a younger person would pay. What should a percentage jump in salary be to account for the increased cost of living as a young 20-something? I was thinking about 25% but after some initial research I'm not certain anymore.
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