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

Median Home Cost is 317% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $93,500 in Chicago, Illinois should increase to $189,176 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.

CHICAGO vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 102.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $189,176 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
317% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Chicago, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

102.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

344.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

4.7% higher

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. South San Francisco, CA

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