Food

Upgrade to Premium

SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Upgrade to Premium

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

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

You would need a salary of $51,578 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

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

6.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

29.4% lower

Commute

13.1% lower

Health

23.2% lower

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Follow Us

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Returns & Refunds

© Best Places. All rights reserved.