Indianapolis, Indiana vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 195.2% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $295,171 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
521% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Indianapolis, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  195.2% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  885.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher