Towson, Maryland vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 88.0% more expensive than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $338,356 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Towson, Maryland
• 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 Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Towson, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  37.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher