What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 205% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $178,297 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.

DURHAM vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 122.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $178,297 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Durham, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

339.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

72.4% higher

Health

19.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

26.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. South San Francisco, CA

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