Bellevue, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 22.2% more expensive than Bellevue, Washington.

You would need a salary of $226,039 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellevue, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bellevue, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
52% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bellevue, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.3% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower