Cost of living in San Mateo
San Mateo (CA), United States
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Cost of living in San Mateo vs. United States overall average
San Mateo is 37.2% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 16.1% more in San Mateo
- Groceries
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pay 39.9% more in San Mateo
- Transportation
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pay 8.7% more in San Mateo
- Housing
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pay 42.9% more in San Mateo
- Childcare
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pay 86.1% more in San Mateo
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 52.3% more in San Mateo
- Clothing
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pay 14.7% more in San Mateo
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, restaurants, and clothing in San Mateo are more expensive than in United States. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in San Mateo.
San Mateo Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $24.00 |
$12.00
-
$50.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00 |
$10.00
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.75 |
$2.00
-
$5.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.17 |
$1.99
-
$3.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.59 |
$3.99
-
$6.06
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $8.82 |
$6.60
-
$20.94
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $5.42 |
$2.70
-
$8.00
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.50 |
$3.00
-
$7.99
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $7.75 |
$4.00
-
$12.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.83 |
$1.40
-
$5.99
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.93 |
$0.93
-
$2.75
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $3.56 |
$1.50
-
$5.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.46 |
$1.40
-
$4.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $2.29 |
$1.00
-
$4.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.66 |
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.77 |
$4.46
-
$6.00
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $65.60 |
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-
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $23,536.00 |
$22,500.00
-
$36,753.89
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $22.70 |
$22.70
-
$34.83
|
San Mateo - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00 |
$45.00
-
$84.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $2,525.00 |
$2,400.00
-
$2,650.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $2,800.00 |
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-
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|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$197.74 |
$137.88
-
$240.50
|
San Mateo - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $2,738.89 |
$2,400.00
-
$3,200.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $37,770.00 |
$37,770.00
-
$37,770.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $7.00 |
$2.50
-
$9.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.00 |
$3.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.00 |
$10.00
-
$13.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $160.00 |
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-
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|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $15.00 |
$12.00
-
$25.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.33 |
$50.00
-
$89.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.00 |
$25.00
-
$70.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.00 |
$59.00
-
$165.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $125.00 |
$89.00
-
$225.00
|
San Mateo - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in California
to see the average cost of cities throughout California, like
El Centro,
Paso Robles,
Stockton,
Crescent City,
Carmel By The Sea,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to San Mateo.
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