New Paltz, New York vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 161.0% more expensive than New Paltz, New York.

You would need a salary of $182,729 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in New Paltz, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than New Paltz, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in San Mateo
than in New Paltz, New York
New Paltz, NY vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to New Paltz, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.0% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher