Manhattan, New York vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 1.9% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $490,741 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
15% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Manhattan, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.4% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower