Lancaster, California vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 112.2% more expensive than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $212,174 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lancaster, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  375.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  29.2% higher
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  Personal
  14.9% higher
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