Laramie, Wyoming vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 170.0% more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $135,022 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Laramie, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Laramie, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
310% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Laramie, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  170.0% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  481.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  120.6% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.9% higher