Columbia, Missouri vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 142.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $145,189 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Columbia, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.0% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  96.5% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher