San Mateo, California vs. San Antonio, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Antonio, Texas is 64.2% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,951 in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Antonio, Texas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in San Antonio
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. San Antonio, TX
Compared to San Mateo, San Antonio is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.2% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower