Cost of Living Calculator - Lansing, New York vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 173.2% more expensive than Lansing, New York.

You would need a salary of $136,618 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lansing, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
262% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lansing, New York
Lansing, NY vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lansing, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.2% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  467.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  88.8% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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