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

Housing is 52% more expensive in San Francisco.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Sammamish, Washington should increase to $92,600 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.

SAMMAMISH vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Sammamish, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 15.7% more expensive than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,600 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Sammamish, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
52% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Sammamish, Washington

Sammamish, WA vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Sammamish, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

34.9% higher

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

30.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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