Hackensack, New Jersey vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 103.9% more expensive than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $183,515 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Hackensack, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.9% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher