Chandler, Arizona vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 116.6% more expensive than Chandler, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $108,297 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chandler, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Chandler, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Chandler, Arizona
Chandler, AZ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Chandler, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.6% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  341.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher