San Mateo, California vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 51.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $116,840 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to San Mateo, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower