Boulder, Colorado vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 49.5% more expensive than Boulder, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $104,666 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Boulder, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, CO vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Boulder, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  49.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
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  Personal
  10.6% higher
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