Lincoln, Nebraska vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 173.9% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $342,350 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lincoln, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  173.9% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  681.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  88.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher