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

Housing is 16% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Carlsbad, California should increase to $110,585 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.

CARLSBAD vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 10.6% more expensive than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $110,585 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Carlsbad, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
16% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Carlsbad, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

15.4% higher

Health

31.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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