La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 189.1% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $193,697 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
496% more expensive in San Francisco
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to La Crosse, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  189.1% 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
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  776.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  113.5% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher