Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 184.4% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $142,225 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
391% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
Athens Clarke County, GA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Athens Clarke County, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  184.4% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  683.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  79.3% higher
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% higher