San Mateo, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 56.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $21,548 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to San Mateo, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.9% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower