Brooklyn, New York vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 35.7% more expensive than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $101,761 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Brooklyn, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  35.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  39.4% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
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  Personal
  0.6% lower
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