Brookline, Massachusetts vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 23.3% more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,830 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Brookline, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher