Cost of Living Calculator - Arlington, Virginia vs South San Francisco, California


The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 34.5% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $403,377 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Arlington, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% higher
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher

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