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

Median Home Cost is 1025% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Pontiac, Michigan should increase to $195,414 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.

PONTIAC vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Pontiac, Michigan vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 160.6% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $195,414 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1025% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Pontiac, Michigan

Pontiac, MI vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Pontiac, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

160.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

25.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,338.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

10.2% higher

Health

46.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Pontiac, Michigan vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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