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

Median Home Cost is 150% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Olympia, Washington should increase to $194,191 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.

OLYMPIA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Olympia, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 94.2% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $194,191 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Olympia, Washington

Olympia, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Olympia, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

94.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

219.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.4% higher

Commute

59.2% higher

Health

34.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Olympia, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Olympia, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

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