What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Lakewood, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 157% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Lakewood, Washington?

A salary of $80,000 in Lakewood, Washington should increase to $145,717 in South San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAKEWOOD vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lakewood, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 82.1% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $145,717 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South 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
157% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Lakewood, Washington

Lakewood, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Lakewood, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

211.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.8% higher

Commute

22.0% higher

Health

33.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lakewood, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

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