Oakland, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 42.0% more expensive than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $106,487 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Oakland, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  42.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
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  Personal
  7.2% higher
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