Yakima, Washington vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 169.8% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $134,876 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Yakima, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Yakima, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.8% higher
      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
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  69.5% higher
  Health
  35.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher