Bellerose, New York vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 40.2% more expensive than Bellerose, New York.

You would need a salary of $280,470 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellerose, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Bellerose, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Bellerose, New York
Bellerose, NY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Bellerose, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher