Cost of Living Calculator - Index, Washington vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 133.3% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $233,270 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Index, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.3% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.4% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher

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