What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Olympia, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Olympia, Washington?

A salary of $83,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $180,983 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OLYMPIA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 118.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $180,983 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Olympia, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

118.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

333.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.0% higher

Commute

73.7% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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