Buffalo, New York vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 183.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $141,582 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
573% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Buffalo, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  183.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,553.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher