Cost of living
San Mateo County compared to Federal
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Overview comparison
San Mateo CountyFederal
Consumer prices in San Mateo County are roughly 22% higher than in Federal.
Cost of living
| Item | San Mateo County | Federal |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,870 | 2,306 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,639 | 5,406 |
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| Without rent one person | 942 | 988 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,488 | 3,059 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 2,109.83 | 1,259.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,283.64 | 2,237.43 |
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| Food person | 649 | 484 |
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| Food family | 1,626 | 1,397 |
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| Transport person | 128.32 | 109.69 |
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| Transport family | 378.74 | 328.39 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.73 years | 70.72 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Mateo County | Federal |
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| Lunch Menu | 16.41 | 13.4 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.94 | 70.76 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.83 | 9.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.35 | 5.68 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.48 | 5.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.59 | 2.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Mateo County | Federal |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,823.35 | 1,418.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,569.06 | 1,167.04 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,185.84 | 1,871.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,603.69 | 1,770.25 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 66.79 | 98.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.77 | 194.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 69 | 67.67 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Mateo County | Federal |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.71 | 5.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,931 | 2,160 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,240 | 2,184 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.54 | 1.64 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.8% | 58.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.39 | 16.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.14 | 1.04 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Mateo County | Federal |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.8 | 2.51 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.33 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.57 | 11.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15 | 11.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.78 | 15.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 1.33 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.37 | 0.9 |
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Other
| Item | San Mateo County | Federal |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 47.18 | 47.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.25 | 15.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 86.17 | 84.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 18.57 | 18.9 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.09 | 47.16 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.95 | 100.71 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,381.45 | 1,865.61 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,581 | 23,545 |
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