South San Francisco, California vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 25.6% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $37,184 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Arlington
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to South San Francisco, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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