Arlington, Virginia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 55.1% more expensive than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $138,016 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Arlington, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  17.1% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher