Ashland, Wisconsin vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 241.9% more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $170,941 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Ashland, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
820% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Ashland, Wisconsin
Ashland, WI vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Ashland, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  241.9% 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
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,268.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  117.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher