What is a pro or con of living in San Mateo, Californiacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in San Mateo.

What salary do I need to live in San Mateo, California copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $200,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $332,802 in San Mateo, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. SAN MATEO
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 66.4% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $332,802 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. San Mateo, CA

Compared to Washington, San Mateo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

153.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

6.0% higher

Health

22.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. San Mateo, CA

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