Santa Maria, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 106.4% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $154,819 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  106.4% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
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  Personal
  16.5% higher
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