Irving, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 145.7% more expensive than Irving, Texas.

You would need a salary of $122,843 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Irving, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Irving, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Irving, Texas
Irving, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Irving, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.7% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  549.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher