What is a pro or con of living in South San Francisco, Californiacompared to Waconia, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in South San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in South San Francisco, California copmared to Waconia, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in Waconia, Minnesota should increase to $147,355 in South San Francisco, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WACONIA vs. SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Waconia, Minnesota vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 96.5% more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $147,355 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Waconia, Minnesota

Waconia, MN vs. South San Francisco, CA

Compared to Waconia, South San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

96.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

226.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.0% lower

Commute

33.3% higher

Health

59.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Waconia, Minnesota vs. South San Francisco, California

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