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

Median Home Cost is 223% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $43,000 in Shelton, Washington should increase to $107,500 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.

SHELTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Shelton, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 150.0% more expensive than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $107,500 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Shelton, Washington

Shelton, WA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Shelton, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

150.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

458.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.3% higher

Commute

81.0% higher

Health

29.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Shelton, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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