What is a pro or con of living in San Mateo, Californiacompared to Livonia, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 430% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to Livonia, Michigan?

A salary of $64,000 in Livonia, Michigan should increase to $162,661 in San Mateo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LIVONIA vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

Livonia, Michigan vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 154.2% more expensive than Livonia, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $162,661 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livonia, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Livonia, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, MI vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to Livonia, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

154.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

575.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

16.3% higher

Health

43.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Livonia, Michigan vs. San Mateo, California

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