Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 46.6% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $106,784 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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