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SAN FRANCISCO vs. SEATTLE
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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
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6.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
48.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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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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