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 Francisco | Equivalent in Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $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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