Lakewood, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 38.8% more expensive than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $104,139 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South 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
60% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lakewood, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher