Tempe, Arizona vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 93.0% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $385,968 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Tempe, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.0% higher
      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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% higher