Middletown, Connecticut vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 144.2% more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $415,224 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Middletown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Middletown, Connecticut
Middletown, CT vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Middletown, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  144.2% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  587.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher