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Seattle, Washington - San Francisco, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $69,727 in San Francisco, California

Seattle U.S. Avg. San Francisco

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Cost of Living IndexesSeattleSan Francisco
Overall143199
Food110114
Housing231426
Utilities9392
Transportation107110
Health118111
Miscellaneous111116
100=national average

San Francisco is 39% more expensive than Seattle.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 83% more expensive in San Francisco.


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