Overland Park, Kansas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 132.3% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $123,094 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Overland Park, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  132.3% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  350.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  66.7% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher