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

Median Home Cost is 28% cheaper in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $150,000 in Santa Monica, California could decrease to $119,879 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 MONICA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 20.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $119,879 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Santa Monica, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% higher

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

30.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Monica, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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