Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, North Carolina vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 180.1% more expensive than Lowell, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $210,190 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Lowell, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Lowell, North Carolina
Lowell, NC vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Lowell, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.1% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  890.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  87.2% higher
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher

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