Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 169.2% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $269,173 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Idaho Falls, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.2% 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
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  594.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  92.7% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.9% higher