Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 25.1% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $212,671 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Cambridge, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.2% lower
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower