Summit, New Jersey vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 33.9% more expensive than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $669,338 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Summit, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher