Austin, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 93.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $271,128 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Austin, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  93.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  15.6% higher
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  Personal
  19.1% higher
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