Durham, North Carolina vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 157.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $107,951 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Durham, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.0% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  509.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher