New Orleans, Louisiana vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 146.7% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $172,657 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in San Mateo
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to New Orleans, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.7% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  690.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher