Parker, Colorado vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 76.2% more expensive than Parker, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $114,550 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Parker, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Parker, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Parker, Colorado
Parker, CO vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Parker, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  23.8% higher
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher