Visalia, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 145.0% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $88,188 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Visalia, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  478.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher