Cost of Living Calculator - Lancaster, Massachusetts vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 105.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $185,004 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lancaster, Massachusetts
Lancaster, MA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lancaster, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.6% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  54.9% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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