Monroe, Washington vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 90.3% more expensive than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,140 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Monroe, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.3% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher