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

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in South San Francisco.

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

A salary of $120,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $155,399 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.

SEATTLE vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 29.5% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $155,399 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Seattle, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.1% higher

Commute

5.5% higher

Health

33.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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