Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs South San Francisco, California


The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 49.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $37,660 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs South_San_Francisco, CA
Compared to Palo_Alto, South_San_Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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