Cost of Living Calculator - Albany, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 17.3% more expensive than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $58,634 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Albany, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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