Lake Mary, Florida vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 127.6% more expensive than Lake Mary, Florida.

You would need a salary of $113,806 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Mary, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lake Mary, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lake Mary, Florida
Lake Mary, FL vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lake Mary, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.6% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  360.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher