Berkeley Heights, New Jersey vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 63.3% more expensive than Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $163,257 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey
Berkeley Heights, NJ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Berkeley Heights, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% higher