San Francisco, California vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 31.2% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $154,734 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Seattle
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to San Francisco, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
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  Personal
  0.3% lower
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