Hammond, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 199.8% more expensive than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $149,877 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Hammond, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
727% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Hammond, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  199.8% 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
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,319.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  71.0% higher
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher