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City Comparison

San Francisco is 23% more expensive

San Francisco Wins
0

of 6 categories

Tied
0

categories

Seattle Wins
6

of 6 categories

Category Breakdown

Compare costs across 6 key categories

Overall Cost
105
San Francisco
vs
82
Seattle
Seattle is 23 pts cheaper
Rent
110
San Francisco
vs
78
Seattle
Seattle is 32 pts cheaper
Groceries
102
San Francisco
vs
95
Seattle
Seattle is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
105
San Francisco
vs
92
Seattle
Seattle is 13 pts cheaper
Transport
95
San Francisco
vs
88
Seattle
Seattle is 7 pts cheaper
Utilities
98
San Francisco
vs
85
Seattle
Seattle is 13 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Seattle to match a San Francisco salary

Salary in San FranciscoEquivalent in SeattleDifference
$50,000$39,048$10,952 less
$75,000$58,571$16,429 less
$100,000$78,095$21,905 less
$125,000$97,619$27,381 less
$150,000$117,143$32,857 less
$200,000$156,190$43,810 less

San Francisco vs Seattle: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 23%. Seattle is the more affordable option.

Rent: San Francisco has a rent index of 110, while Seattle has 78.

Average Salaries: San Francisco: $7,000/month vs Seattle: $5,800/month (both in USD).

Out of 6 categories, San Francisco wins 0, while Seattle wins 6.

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