San Mateo, California vs. Waterloo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, California is 42.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $28,851 in Waterloo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waterloo
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Waterloo, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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