Chico, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 118.9% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $109,432 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. San_Mateo, CA
Compared to Chico, San_Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.9% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  68.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher

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