Quincy, Massachusetts vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 52.8% more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $229,219 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Quincy, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Quincy, Massachusetts
Quincy, MA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Quincy, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  6.7% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher