San Mateo, California vs. Mountain Brook, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Brook, Alabama is 39.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $30,108 in Mountain Brook, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Brook, Alabama is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Mountain Brook
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Mountain Brook, AL
Compared to San Mateo, Mountain Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower