Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Garden Grove, California


The cost of living in Garden Grove, California is 38.5% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $73,755 in Garden Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garden Grove, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Garden Grove
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Garden Grove, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Garden Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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