Ashburn, Virginia vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 67.0% more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $83,478 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashburn, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Ashburn, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Ashburn, Virginia
Ashburn, VA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Ashburn, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.0% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher