San Mateo, California vs. Iron Mountain, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iron Mountain, Michigan is 70.2% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $26,864 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iron Mountain, Michigan is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Iron Mountain
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Iron Mountain, MI
Compared to San Mateo, Iron Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.2% 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
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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