What is a pro or con of living in San Mateo, Californiacompared to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 221% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania should increase to $162,868 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.

KING OF PRUSSIA vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 117.2% more expensive than King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $162,868 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
221% more expensive in San Mateo
than in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

King Of Prussia, PA vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to King Of Prussia, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

117.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

314.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.0% lower

Commute

49.5% higher

Health

16.1% higher

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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King Of Prussia, PA vs. San Mateo, CA

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