Chicago, Illinois vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $116,667 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:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  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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