Orinda, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 29.7% cheaper than Orinda, California.

You would need a salary of $35,167 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Orinda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Orinda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Orinda, California
Orinda, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Orinda, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher