What is a pro or con of living in Greenville, South Carolinacompared to San Mateo, California?

Median Home Cost is 73% cheaper in Greenville.

What salary do I need to live in Greenville, South Carolina copmared to San Mateo, California?

A salary of $220,000 in San Mateo, California could decrease to $77,869 in Greenville, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SAN MATEO vs. GREENVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

San Mateo, California vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 64.6% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $77,869 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Greenville
than in San Mateo, California

San Mateo, CA vs. Greenville, SC

Compared to San Mateo, Greenville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% higher

Commute

46.9% lower

Health

17.0% lower

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Personal

14.5% lower

Cost of Food

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San Mateo, California vs. Greenville, South Carolina

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