Lincoln, Nebraska vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 166.7% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $200,000 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
369% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lincoln, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  166.7% 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
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  663.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  108.2% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher