Denver, North Carolina vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 120.8% more expensive than Denver, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,396 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Denver, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Denver, North Carolina
Denver, NC vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Denver, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.8% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher