Millbrae, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 13.6% cheaper than Millbrae, California.

You would need a salary of $259,152 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Millbrae, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Millbrae, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Millbrae, California
Millbrae, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Millbrae, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% lower
      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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower