Providence, Rhode Island vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 101.0% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $90,458 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
237% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Providence, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  30.2% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower