What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to College Station, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 278% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to College Station, Texas?

A salary of $18,000 in College Station, Texas should increase to $44,197 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.

COLLEGE STATION vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

College Station, Texas vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 145.5% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,197 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in College Station, Texas

College Station, TX vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to College Station, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

145.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

314.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

106.8% higher

Health

16.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

36.5% higher

Cost of Food

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College Station, Texas vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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College Station, TX vs. South San Francisco, CA

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