Houston, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 162.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $131,204 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
456% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Houston, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  162.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  660.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  23.4% higher
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  Personal
  19.1% higher
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