Folsom, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 68.9% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $194,536 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Folsom, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher