Lake Ridge, Virginia vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 104.0% more expensive than Lake Ridge, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $189,732 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Ridge, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lake Ridge, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lake Ridge, Virginia
Lake Ridge, VA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lake Ridge, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.0% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher