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SAN FRANCISCO vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. San Mateo, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Mateo, California is
2.7%
more expensive
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$205,410
in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is
more expensive
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in San Mateo
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to San Francisco, San Mateo is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.7% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
2.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.7% lower
Commute
9.4% lower
Health
2.2% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.7% lower
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