San Mateo, California vs. Fayetteville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayetteville, North Carolina is 67.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $78,532 in Fayetteville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayetteville, North Carolina is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Fayetteville
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Fayetteville, NC
Compared to San Mateo, Fayetteville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.3% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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