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


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 50.4% more expensive than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $112,835 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Alhambra, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher

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