Salary Comparison
Insulation Workers: Chico vs San Mateo
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Chico, CA
$56,446/yr
San Mateo, CA
$109,360/yr
Our recommendation: San Mateo, CA
San Mateo offers $1,418 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Chico
San Mateo
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$56,446
$109,360
$52,914
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,434
$6,653
$3,219
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
158
-67 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,432
$4,233
$1,801
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$2,780
$1,430
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$1,002
$2,420
$1,418
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.41×
1.57×
-0.16×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
6/10 (Moderate)
-1
A vs B
Chico — Full Details
San Mateo — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.