Longmont, Colorado vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 108.3% more expensive than Longmont, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $256,224 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Longmont, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Longmont, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Longmont, Colorado
Longmont, CO vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Longmont, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.3% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  37.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher