San Antonio, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 179.1% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $223,252 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
441% more expensive in San Mateo
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to San Antonio, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.1% 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
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  704.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher

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