Somerset, New Jersey vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 100.2% more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $150,120 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Somerset, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.2% higher
      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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher