Montara, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 8.3% more expensive than Montara, California.

You would need a salary of $54,172 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Montara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Montara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Montara, California
Montara, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Montara, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher