Vancouver, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 106.8% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,117 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Vancouver, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  334.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher