Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 174.5% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $109,792 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
706% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lancaster, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  174.5% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  950.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher