Appleton, Wisconsin vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 197.6% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $148,812 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
518% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Appleton, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  197.6% 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
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  805.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  93.5% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher