San Mateo County, CA Cost of Living


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San Mateo cost of living score
250
More expensive
150.0% higher
than the US average
66.8% higher
than the California average
San Mateo Califor County, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 250, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 150.0% higher than the U.S. average and 66.8% lower than the average for California.

San Mateo County, CA

Housing costs in San Mateo?
A typical home costs $1,488,500, which is 340.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 102.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in San Mateo costs $3,190 per month, which is 123.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 32.6% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford San Mateo?
To live comfortably in San Mateo Califor County, California, a minimum annual income of $285,120 for a family, and $106,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about San Mateo?
The cost of living in San Mateo, CA County is much higher than the national average. According to data, San Mateo's cost of living index is 250 compared to the US average of 100. This means that housing costs in San Mateo are also significantly higher than elsewhere in the country, with a median house value of $1.4885e+006 compared to the US average of $338,100. This higher cost of living reflects its status as a highly desirable community with excellent schools, access to job opportunities, and plenty of activities and entertainment options.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSan MateoCaliforniaUnited States
  250.0149.9100.0
  117.4105.1100
  117.498.3100.0
  535.4234.8100.0
  $1,488,500$733,500$338,100
  91.8%102.4%100.0%
  144.6133.1100.0
  161.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

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