San Mateo, California vs. Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is 69.0% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $23,254 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Fond du Lac
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Fond Du Lac, WI
Compared to San Mateo, Fond Du Lac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower