Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
San Francisco wins on income, jobs, safety, walkability and sunshine; Washington wins on rent, home prices, cost of living and schools.
| Metric | San Francisco CA | Washington DC |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,476 | $1,954 (better) |
| Median home | $1.39M | $737k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 244 | 152 (better) |
| Median income | $140,970 (better) | $109,870 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% (better) | 6.1% |
| School rating | 4.6/10 | 7.2/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 4.9 (better) | 7.5 |
| Property crime / 1k | 29.6 (better) | 31 |
| Walk score | 89 (better) | 77 |
| Sunny days | 259 (better) | 201 |
| Summer temp | 70°F | 90°F |
| Winter temp | 52°F | 36°F |
| Rainfall | 22.9 in | 45.6 in |
| Population | 830,235 | 681,294 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 71 | 68 |
| % Black | 4.7% | 41.6% |
| % Hispanic | 16.2% | 11.9% |
| % Asian | 34.9% | 4.3% |
Green marks the better value in each row.