Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Harvard, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 39.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $45,551 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts 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 Harvard
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Harvard, MA
Compared to San Mateo, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% higher
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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