Santa Clara, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 7.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $101,672 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in South San Francisco
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Santa Clara, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher