Morris Plains, New Jersey vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 57.8% more expensive than Morris Plains, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $118,355 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Morris Plains, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Morris Plains, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Morris Plains, New Jersey
Morris Plains, NJ vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Morris Plains, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher