North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 161.3% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $130,657 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in San Mateo
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to North Myrtle Beach, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.3% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  478.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher