Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Massachusetts vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 20.5% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $265,196 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Newton, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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