Knik-Fairview, Alaska vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 120.0% more expensive than Knik-Fairview, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $165,013 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knik-Fairview, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Knik-Fairview, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Knik-Fairview, Alaska
Knik Fairview, AK vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Knik Fairview, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.0% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher