Lexington, Kentucky vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 169.6% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $202,210 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
375% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lexington, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.6% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  642.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  80.8% higher
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher