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

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Boulder, Colorado?

A salary of $299,957 in Boulder, Colorado should increase to $388,906 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.

BOULDER vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Boulder, Colorado vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 29.7% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $388,906 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, CO vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Boulder, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

52.3% higher

Health

37.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Boulder, Colorado vs. South San Francisco, California

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