Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 143.3% more expensive than Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $121,650 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
327% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
Inver Grove Heights, MN vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Inver Grove Heights, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.3% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  57.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher