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Cost of Living in San Mateo, CA

306.8
Very Expensive · National average is 100

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$149,152
Median Income
$2,971/mo
Median Rent
$1,508,900
Median Home
104,165
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
348.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
286.3
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
277
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
260.8
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
309
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$2,317
est.
$2,614
est.
$2,971$3,803
est.
$4,338
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

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Burlingame, CA
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San Carlos, CA
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Millbrae, CA
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