What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Santa Cruz, California?

Housing is 11% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Santa Cruz, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Santa Cruz, California should increase to $53,391 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.

SANTA CRUZ vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Cruz, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 6.8% more expensive than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $53,391 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Santa Cruz, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
11% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Santa Cruz, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

31.2% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Cruz, California vs. South San Francisco, California

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