Cost of Living Calculator - Sunnyvale, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 10.7% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $44,670 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in San Mateo
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Sunnyvale, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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