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

Median Home Cost is 378% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $53,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $128,680 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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 142.8% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $128,680 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Grand Rapids, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

142.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

517.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

52.5% higher

Health

44.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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