Vallejo, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 92.2% more expensive than Vallejo, California.

You would need a salary of $96,089 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Vallejo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Vallejo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA vs. San_Mateo, CA
Compared to Vallejo, San_Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  242.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher