Alexandria, Virginia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 78.6% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $187,548 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Alexandria, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher