Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 150.3% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $125,175 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
381% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Waukesha, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  150.3% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  499.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher