Pacifica, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 12.8% more expensive than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $56,416 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs. San_Mateo, CA
Compared to Pacifica, San_Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower