Lexington, South Carolina vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 162.6% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,192 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
368% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lexington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.6% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  712.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher