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

Median Home Cost is 490% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $249,000 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois should increase to $551,557 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 RIDGE vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 121.5% more expensive than Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $551,557 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago Ridge, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
490% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Chicago Ridge, IL vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Chicago Ridge, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

121.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

619.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

8.2% higher

Health

33.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Chicago Ridge, Illinois vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago Ridge, IL vs. South San Francisco, CA

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