Lubbock, Texas vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 202.4% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $362,825 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
516% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lubbock, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  202.4% 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
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  935.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  116.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher