Milpitas, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 15.8% more expensive than Milpitas, California.

You would need a salary of $57,902 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Milpitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Milpitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Milpitas, California
Milpitas, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Milpitas, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher