What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Lafayette, California?

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Lafayette, California?

A salary of $40,000 in Lafayette, California could decrease to $33,534 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 16.2% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $33,534 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Lafayette, California

Lafayette, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Lafayette, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.1% lower

Commute

17.1% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Lafayette, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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