San Mateo, California vs. Plymouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plymouth, Massachusetts is 48.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $41,341 in Plymouth, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plymouth, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Plymouth
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Plymouth, MA
Compared to San Mateo, Plymouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower