Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 7.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $69,128 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Santa Monica, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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