College Station, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 183.2% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $226,531 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in San Mateo
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to College Station, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.2% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  474.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  104.6% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.8% higher