Roanoke, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 141.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Texas.

You would need a salary of $163,854 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Roanoke, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Roanoke, Texas
Roanoke, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Roanoke, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher