Brookline, Massachusetts vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 6.9% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,205 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Brookline, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher