La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 196.9% more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $187,059 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
564% more expensive in San Mateo
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to La Crosse, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  196.9% 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
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  797.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  93.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher