Auburn, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 84.0% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,006 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Auburn, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.0% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower