San Mateo, California vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 56.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $32,412 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to San Mateo, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% lower
      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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower