Prescott, Arizona vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 105.2% more expensive than Prescott, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $143,669 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Prescott, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Prescott, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Prescott, Arizona
Prescott, AZ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Prescott, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.2% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher