What is a pro or con of living in San Mateo, Californiacompared to Cleveland, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 1317% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to Cleveland, Ohio?

A salary of $125,000 in Cleveland, Ohio should increase to $433,264 in San Mateo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CLEVELAND vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

Cleveland, Ohio vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 246.6% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $433,264 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
1317% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to Cleveland, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

246.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2,541.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

58.5% higher

Health

41.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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