San Diego, California vs. San Mateo, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, New Mexico is 54.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $22,974 in San Mateo, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, New Mexico is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in San Mateo
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. San Mateo, NM
Compared to San Diego, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% lower
      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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower