Mountain View, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 22.1% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $58,457 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Mountain View, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher