San Mateo, California vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 62.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $45,204 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Blue Springs
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to San Mateo, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% lower
      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
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower