Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs National City, California


The cost of living in National City, California is 45.5% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $40,859 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in National City
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs National City, CA
Compared to San Mateo, National City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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