Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Virginia vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 75.5% more expensive than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $236,912 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Springfield, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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