South San Francisco, California vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 50.6% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $34,597 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Chicago
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to South San Francisco, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% lower
      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
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower