Chester, Virginia vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 123.6% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $167,670 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
257% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Chester, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher