Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs St. Cloud, Minnesota


The cost of living in St. Cloud, Minnesota is 66.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,135 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Cloud, Minnesota is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in St. Cloud
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs St. Cloud, MN
Compared to San Mateo, St. Cloud is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  35.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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