Hoboken, New Jersey vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 55.8% more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $77,923 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Hoboken, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher