East Lansing, Michigan vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 170.5% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $1,871,894 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in San Francisco
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to East Lansing, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  564.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  81.0% higher
  Health
  30.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher