Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 131.6% more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $208,447 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Fredericksburg, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  131.6% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  404.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher