Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs South San Francisco, California


The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 24.2% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $93,182 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Poway, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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