Tucson, Arizona vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 161.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $261,860 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
354% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Tucson, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.9% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  659.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  48.4% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher