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

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Herndon, Virginia?

A salary of $170,000 in Herndon, Virginia should increase to $254,590 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.

HERNDON vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Herndon, Virginia vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 49.8% more expensive than Herndon, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $254,590 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Herndon, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Herndon, Virginia

Herndon, VA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Herndon, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

20.5% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Herndon, Virginia vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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