Cost of Living Calculator - Lubbock, Texas vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 210.5% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $310,533 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
587% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lubbock, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  210.5% 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
  27.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  959.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  96.2% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher

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