South San Francisco, California vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 43.5% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $28,256 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Newark
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to South San Francisco, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.5% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower