Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, Delaware vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 168.6% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $134,298 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
393% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Dover, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  168.6% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  716.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  67.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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