What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Bothell, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Bothell, Washington?

A salary of $144,000 in Bothell, Washington should increase to $187,597 in South 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.

BOTHELL vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Bothell, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 30.3% more expensive than Bothell, Washington.

You would need a salary of $187,597 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bothell, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Bothell, Washington

Bothell, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Bothell, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.1% higher

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

33.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Bothell, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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