Bedford, New Hampshire vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 91.2% more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $133,806 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Bedford, New Hampshire
Bedford, NH vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Bedford, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.2% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower