What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to San Francisco, California?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to San Francisco, California?

A salary of $68,000 in San Francisco, California could decrease to $41,970 in Washington, District of Columbia (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.

SAN FRANCISCO vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

San Francisco, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 38.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $41,970 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Washington
than in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, CA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to San Francisco, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

14.5% lower

Health

16.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.3% lower

Cost of Food

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San Francisco, California vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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San Francisco, CA vs. Washington, DC

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