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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison
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South San Francisco, California vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
50.6%
cheaper
than South San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$103,792
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Chicago
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to South San Francisco, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
50.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
13.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
77.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.3% higher
Commute
4.5% lower
Health
25.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.4% lower
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