Grand Island, New York vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 157.3% more expensive than Grand Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $128,645 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Grand Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Grand Island, New York
Grand Island, NY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Grand Island, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  495.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  48.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher