Reno, Nevada vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 107.1% more expensive than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $66,274 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Reno, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.1% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher