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

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $70,828 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.

BOSTON vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 41.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $70,828 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Boston, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

68.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.6% lower

Commute

10.0% higher

Health

30.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Boston, MA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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