Lake Lure, North Carolina vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 153.1% more expensive than Lake Lure, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $189,848 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Lure, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lake Lure, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lake Lure, North Carolina
Lake Lure, NC vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lake Lure, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  153.1% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  401.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% higher