What is a pro or con of living in San Mateo, Californiacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 569% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $300,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $716,000 in San Mateo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 138.7% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $716,000 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
569% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to Philadelphia, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

138.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

820.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

1.1% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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