San Mateo, California vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 67.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $80,706 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas 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 Little Rock
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to San Mateo, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower