Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 70.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $21,818 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Gary
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Gary, IN
Compared to San Mateo, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower

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