San Mateo, California vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 32.8% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $33,579 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Queens
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to San Mateo, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.7% higher
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher