Brookfield, Wisconsin vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 125.2% more expensive than Brookfield, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $168,868 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Brookfield, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, WI vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Brookfield, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.2% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  340.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher