Redmond, Washington vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 29.6% more expensive than Redmond, Washington.

You would need a salary of $142,607 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redmond, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Redmond, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Redmond, Washington
Redmond, WA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Redmond, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  33.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower