What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Rahway, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 205% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Rahway, New Jersey?

A salary of $105,000 in Rahway, New Jersey should increase to $188,566 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.

RAHWAY vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rahway, New Jersey vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 79.6% more expensive than Rahway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $188,566 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rahway, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Rahway, New Jersey

Rahway, NJ vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Rahway, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

79.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

255.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.5% lower

Commute

0.1% higher

Health

20.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Rahway, New Jersey vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rahway, NJ vs. South San Francisco, CA

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