San Mateo, California vs. Fortuna, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fortuna, California is 57.4% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $21,309 in Fortuna, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fortuna, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fortuna
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Fortuna, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Fortuna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower