Waltham, Massachusetts vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 68.0% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $168 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Waltham, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
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  68.0% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
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  Personal
  4.8% lower
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