Cost of Living Calculator - Palmdale, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 90.6% more expensive than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $142,928 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Palmdale, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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