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What is the cost of living in San Mateo County, CA?

In San Mateo County, CA: median home value $1,494,500, median rent $2,893/month, median household income $156,000, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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Housing costs vary dramatically across counties even within the same state, reflecting differences in jobs, school quality, and proximity to urban centers. The income-to-housing-cost ratio is the strongest indicator of affordability.

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In San Mateo County, CA: median home value $1,494,500, median rent $2,893/month, median household income $156,000, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.