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

Median Home Cost is 1555% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $100,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $244,983 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.

DETROIT vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 145.0% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $244,983 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1555% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Detroit, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

145.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

26.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,797.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% lower

Commute

18.7% lower

Health

43.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

25.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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