What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 541% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Cedar Rapids, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa should increase to $137,184 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.

CEDAR RAPIDS vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 174.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $137,184 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
541% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids, IA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Cedar Rapids, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

174.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

670.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

110.8% higher

Health

14.8% higher

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Personal

24.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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