Redmond, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 26.2% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,114 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Redmond, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.7% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher