Malvern, Arkansas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 276.3% more expensive than Malvern, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $188,138 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Malvern, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1056% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Malvern, Arkansas
Malvern, AR vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Malvern, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  276.3% 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
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,968.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  115.3% higher
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher