Westlake, Texas vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 6.9% cheaper than Westlake, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,563 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westlake, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Westlake, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Westlake, Texas
Westlake, TX vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Westlake, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% lower
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher