What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Smithtown, New York?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Smithtown, New York?

A salary of $100,000 in Smithtown, New York should increase to $154,772 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.

SMITHTOWN vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Smithtown, New York vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 54.8% more expensive than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $154,772 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Smithtown, New York

Smithtown, NY vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Smithtown, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

106.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.5% lower

Commute

25.5% higher

Health

6.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Smithtown, New York vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Smithtown, NY vs. South San Francisco, CA

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