Lakewood, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 55.9% more expensive than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $108,046 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lakewood, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher