University Park, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 6.6% more expensive than University Park, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,319 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in University Park, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than University Park, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
73% more expensive in San Mateo
than in University Park, Texas
University Park, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to University Park, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  19.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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