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

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $110,000 in Irvine, California should increase to $131,988 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.

IRVINE vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Irvine, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 20.0% more expensive than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $131,988 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Irvine, California

Irvine, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Irvine, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

30.6% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Irvine, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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