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

Median Home Cost is 198% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Richland, Washington should increase to $194,810 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.

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Richland, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 143.5% more expensive than Richland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $194,810 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Richland, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Richland, Washington

Richland, WA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Richland, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

143.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

378.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.1% higher

Commute

98.5% higher

Health

32.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

32.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Richland, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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