What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Lawrence, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 409% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Lawrence, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Lawrence, Indiana should increase to $136,925 in San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LAWRENCE vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 173.8% more expensive than Lawrence, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $136,925 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lawrence, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
409% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lawrence, Indiana

Lawrence, IN vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Lawrence, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

173.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

23.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

730.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.3% higher

Commute

62.8% higher

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Lawrence, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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