San Mateo, California vs. Hanover, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hanover, New Hampshire is 44.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $27,953 in Hanover, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hanover, New Hampshire is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Hanover
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Hanover, NH
Compared to San Mateo, Hanover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% higher
  Commute
  58.2% lower
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower