Walnut Creek, California vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 9.9% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $104,366 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, California is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Walnut Creek, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher