But the tax rate isn't the reason salaries are higher in SF. (Oh, and most people aren't software engineers) 7% of 130k is that enough to cover education, heal

But the tax rate isn't the reason salaries are higher in SF. (Oh, and most people aren't software engineers) 7% of 130k is that enough to cover education, healthcare, etc? Note. To be fair, the us does have some pension through medicare. (But I was honestly shocked to learn that it was regressively taxed)