Modesto, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 118.1% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $109,051 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Modesto, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  369.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher