Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 111.7% more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $105,828 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Glen Ellyn, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.7% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  24.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher