Lakewood, Washington vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 104.5% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $265,884 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lakewood, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.5% 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
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.3% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  30.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher