Brownsville, Texas vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 196.0% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $148,025 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
629% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Brownsville, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.0% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,055.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  57.7% higher