What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Sacramento, California?

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 Sacramento, California?

A salary of $80 in Sacramento, California should increase to $143 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.

SACRAMENTO vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Sacramento, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 78.7% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $143 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• 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 Sacramento, California

Sacramento, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Sacramento, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

78.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

210.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

19.8% higher

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Sacramento, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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