New Haven, Connecticut vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 137.5% more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $296,919 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in San Mateo
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to New Haven, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  720.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower