San Mateo, California vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 59.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $52,083 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to San Mateo, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower