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

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $154,882 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.

ALEXANDRIA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 54.9% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $154,882 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Alexandria, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

12.6% higher

Health

15.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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