San Mateo, California vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 43.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $28,452 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Emeryville
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower