What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 319% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $183,324 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.

WEST DES MOINES vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 144.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $183,324 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
319% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to West Des Moines, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

144.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

337.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

103.4% higher

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

33.1% higher

Cost of Food

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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