Houston, Texas vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 127.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $222,988 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
378% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Houston, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  448.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  21.8% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher