Cost of Living Calculator - South San Francisco, California vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 45.6% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $40,831 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Columbia
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to South San Francisco, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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