Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 176.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $322,910 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
347% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Albuquerque, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  176.0% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  593.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  60.4% higher
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.2% higher