Cost of Living Calculator - Sun City, Arizona vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 156.5% more expensive than Sun City, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $128,298 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sun City, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Sun City, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Sun City, Arizona
Sun City, AZ vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Sun City, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  156.5% higher
      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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  683.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  26.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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