Raleigh, North Carolina vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 144.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $513,926 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Raleigh, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  144.7% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  414.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
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  Personal
  21.9% higher
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