S.F. versus Seattle: For people mulling a California exodus, what home does $1.2 million get you? FacebookTwitterEmail A home for sale in San Francisco (left) compared to one in Seattle.Vanguard Properties; Homesmart The California exodus may be overhyped, as a recent Chronicle analysis of U.S. Postal Service data shows. But for the minority of people moving out of the Bay Area who are also leaving California, one of the top destinations for those who did leave was King County in Washington, which includes Seattle. Home prices in Seattle tend to be more affordable than in many parts of the Bay Area, making it a popular choice for relocators looking for a similar climate and job opportunities in the tech industry. The median sales price for single-family homes in San Francisco was $1.75 million as of January 2021, according to a report from the California Association of Realtors. Seattle’s median price reached $1 million in 2021, according to data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.