What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 177% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $135,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $286,479 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.

RALEIGH vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 112.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $286,479 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Raleigh, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

112.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

271.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

63.7% higher

Health

23.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. South San Francisco, California

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Raleigh, NC vs. South San Francisco, CA

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