Plano, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 129.7% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $119,443 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Plano, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  129.7% 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)
  324.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  63.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher