Imperial, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 142.6% more expensive than Imperial, California.

You would need a salary of $121,297 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Imperial, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Imperial, California
Imperial, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Imperial, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.6% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  434.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher