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CHICAGO vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs San Mateo, California

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 133.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $816,557 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs San Mateo, CA

Compared to Chicago, San Mateo is:

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133.3% higher

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20.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

515.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

3.5% higher

Health

33.4% higher

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Personal

11.5% higher

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