Fremont, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 13.0% more expensive than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $67,821 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Fremont, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher