Oak Park, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 38.5% more expensive than Oak Park, California.

You would need a salary of $69,227 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Oak Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Oak Park, California
Oak Park, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Oak Park, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher