Pearland, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 140.5% more expensive than Pearland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $574,793 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Pearland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Pearland, Texas
Pearland, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Pearland, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.5% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  427.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher