For most of us, living in these high end San Mateo neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in California. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Mateo for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 1,785
36%
Cost of Living Index 344 vs 253
36% higher than San Mateo
Population 646
30%
Cost of Living Index 329 vs 253
30% higher than San Mateo
Population 1,647
2%
Cost of Living Index 258 vs 253
2% higher than San Mateo
Population 7,346
-3%
Cost of Living Index 245 vs 253
3% lower than San Mateo
Population 2,148
-4%
Cost of Living Index 242 vs 253
4% lower than San Mateo
Population 11,204
-12%
Cost of Living Index 221 vs 253
12% lower than San Mateo
Population 10,948
-12%
Cost of Living Index 221 vs 253
12% lower than San Mateo
Population 5,590
-16%
Cost of Living Index 211 vs 253
16% lower than San Mateo
Population 7,497
-21%
Cost of Living Index 201 vs 253
21% lower than San Mateo
Population 12,124
-22%
Cost of Living Index 198 vs 253
22% lower than San Mateo
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