Western Springs, Illinois vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 80.3% more expensive than Western Springs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $90,144 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Western Springs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Western Springs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Western Springs, Illinois
Western Springs, IL vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Western Springs, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.3% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  33.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher