Cary, North Carolina vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 119.8% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $158,274 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Cary, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  119.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  280.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
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  Personal
  21.2% higher
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