What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Rochester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 805% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $130,000 in Rochester, New York should increase to $339,531 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.

ROCHESTER vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 161.2% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $339,531 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
805% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Rochester, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

161.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,254.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.6% lower

Commute

60.0% higher

Health

9.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New York vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, NY vs. South San Francisco, CA

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