Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, New York vs South San Francisco, California


The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 123.3% more expensive than Boston, New York.

You would need a salary of $111,665 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Boston, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Boston, New York
Boston, NY vs South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Boston, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.3% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.2% higher

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