Knoxville, Tennessee vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 179.7% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $363,594 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Knoxville, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.7% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  713.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.3% higher