What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Mercer Island, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Mercer Island, Washington?

A salary of $500,000 in Mercer Island, Washington could decrease to $384,330 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.

MERCER ISLAND vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Mercer Island, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 23.1% cheaper than Mercer Island, Washington.

You would need a salary of $384,330 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mercer Island, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Mercer Island, Washington

Mercer Island, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Mercer Island, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.0% higher

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

33.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Mercer Island, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mercer Island, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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