Westfield, New Jersey vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 44.6% more expensive than Westfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $72,302 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Westfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield, NJ vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Westfield, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher