San Mateo, California vs. Herndon, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Herndon, Virginia is 42.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $75,271 in Herndon, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Herndon, Virginia is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Herndon
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Herndon, VA
Compared to San Mateo, Herndon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower