Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 207.9% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $153,931 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
664% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Cape Girardeau, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  207.9% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  905.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher