Seattle might be the next San Francisco — here's how the two major tech hubs compare
Seattle and San Francisco have been at the epicenter of the west coast's tech boom since the dot-com era.
Today, both cities are home to some of the most influential companies in tech: Seattle with Microsoft and Amazon, and San Francisco with Twitter, Airbnb, Lyft, and Uber.
As the tech industry's influence continues to grow, San Francisco and Seattle have faced comparison in recent months. If you work in tech, which city would make a better home? Here's an overview of how the two metropolises compare:
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It's more expensive to live in San Francisco than Seattle.
It's estimated that living in San Francisco will cost you nearly a quarter more than living in Seattle, and San Francisco's housing costs aren't expected to wane anytime soon.
Seattle's housing costs are on the rise, but they're not expected to supersede San Francisco's pricey housing anytime soon.
Average monthly rent for a one bedroom in Seattle will run you around $1,300, as opposed to San Francisco's estimated $2,000 for a bedroom in a house with roommates. And don't expect to purchase property in either city: Both of these coastal tech meccas have very little real estate on the market. While it doesn't look like Seattle's housing costs will eclipse San Francisco's anytime in the near future, the city's housing market is skyrocketing.
Prefer a mild climate but hate the rain? Head to the Bay.
San Francisco enjoys mild temperatures year round with the thermostat usually hovering around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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