Carmel, New York vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 83.9% more expensive than Carmel, New York.

You would need a salary of $91,930 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Carmel, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Carmel, New York
Carmel, NY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Carmel, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher