San Mateo, California vs. Eugene, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Eugene, Oregon is 57.2% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $37,679 in Eugene, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Eugene, Oregon is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Eugene
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Eugene, OR
Compared to San Mateo, Eugene is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower