Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, North Carolina vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 207.7% more expensive than Washington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $230,769 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Washington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Washington, North Carolina
Washington, NC vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Washington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.7% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  742.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  149.5% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher

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