Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Universal City, Texas


The cost of living in Universal City, Texas is 63.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $14,493 in Universal City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Universal City, Texas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Universal City
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Universal City, TX
Compared to San Mateo, Universal City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower

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