South Bend, Indiana vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 234.1% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $250,600 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
751% more expensive in San Mateo
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to South Bend, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  234.1% higher
      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
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,975.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  85.8% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher