Rockville, Maryland vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 55.7% more expensive than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $373,582 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Rockville, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  35.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher