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

Median Home Cost is 480% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $197,500 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $507,891 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.

COLUMBIA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 157.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $507,891 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
480% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Columbia, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

157.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

644.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.1% lower

Commute

89.8% higher

Health

1.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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