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

Median Home Cost is 475% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $150,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $310,429 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 107.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $310,429 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
475% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

563.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.2% lower

Commute

2.2% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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