Kingsport, Tennessee vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 173.3% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $136,667 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
486% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Kingsport, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.3% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  668.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher