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

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Renton, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Renton, Washington should increase to $150,277 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.

RENTON vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Renton, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 50.3% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $150,277 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Renton, Washington

Renton, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Renton, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

122.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

22.4% higher

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

33.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Renton, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Renton, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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