San Francisco, CA vs Washington, DC: where should you move?
San Francisco: Peak urbanism and peak price; fog is free. Washington: Recession-proof jobs, museums, Metro; cost.
Dimension
San Francisco
Washington
Median home price
$1142K
$585K
Effective property tax
0.75%
0.57%
Tax friendliness
2/10
5/10
Winter mildness
7/10
6/10
Summer comfort
10/10
7/10
Walkability
8/10
7/10
Outdoor access
9/10
6/10
Culture & food
10/10
9/10
Healthcare
10/10
8/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
9/10
Schools
7/10
8/10
Safety
5/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
3/10
7/10
Growth trajectory
1/10
8/10
Pick San Francisco if your priorities lean: Winter mildness, Summer comfort, Walkability, Outdoor access. Pick Washington if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Schools. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.