Livermore, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 37.8% more expensive than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $68,884 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Livermore, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher