Austin, Texas vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 67.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,230 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Austin, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher