San Francisco vs Seattle

Cost of living comparison — which city stretches your money further?

San Francisco

United States

165cost index

San Francisco is 65% more expensive than the US average.

More Affordable
Seattle

United States

131cost index

Seattle is 31% more expensive than the US average.

Price Difference

26.0%

San Francisco is 26.0% pricier than Seattle

Salary Equivalent

1.26x

$1,000 in Seattle = $1260 in San Francisco