Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 62.0% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $137,716 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Washington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher