Pollution Score
#18
of 124 cities
27.5/100
Current value (lower is better)
#63 of 124
Europe
Nuremberg
Germany
Salary & Cost of Living
How do salaries and expenses in Nuremberg compare to San Francisco?
Purchasing Power Comparison
An engineer in Nuremberg is 43% worse off vs in San Francisco
This shows how far a software engineer's salary goes in Nuremberg compared to San Francisco, taking into account both salary differences and cost of living.
Net Salary
$53,366
-$119K (-69%) vs San Francisco
Tax Rate: 41%
Community Insights
NewNuremberg offers a pragmatic sweet spot for software engineers: it combines the economic stability of Bavaria with a cost of living that actually allows you to save money—something increasingly difficult in Munich. While it lacks the "cool factor" and English-fluency of Berlin, it compensates with safety, history, and a robust job market, particularly in embedded tech, automation, and industrial IoT. It is a functioning, livable city rather than a hype-bubble.
Resident Sentiment
Residents generally report high satisfaction with their quality of life and financial health, often expressing relief they didn't choose the more expensive Munich. However, a common theme in forums is the feeling of social isolation in the first year, with many transplants relying heavily on other expats for friendship. The bureaucracy is a universal pain point, but the work-life balance and short commutes are consistently praised.
Rankings
Top 15%
Safety Index
#29
of 124 cities
70.2/100
Current value
Cost of Living
#53
of 124 cities
49/100
Current value (lower is better)
Housing Affordability
How affordable is housing for a software engineer in Nuremberg compared to San Francisco?
Salary Converter
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