Independence, Missouri vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 193.1% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $102,312 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Independence, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
671% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Independence, Missouri
Independence, MO vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Independence, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  193.1% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,049.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher