Manchester, New Hampshire vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 138.0% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $118,993 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
295% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Manchester, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  138.0% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  486.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower