Phoenix, Arizona vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 99.9% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $99,954 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Phoenix, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  99.9% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher