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

Median Home Cost is 0% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to San Jose, California?

A salary of $75,000 in San Jose, California should increase to $75,802 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.

SAN JOSE vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

San Jose, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 1.1% more expensive than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $75,802 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in San Jose, California

San Jose, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to San Jose, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

4.0% lower

Health

9.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.6% higher

Cost of Food

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San Jose, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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