Dallas, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 148.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,465 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
367% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Dallas, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  148.1% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  556.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher