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
35%
Cost of Living Index 335 vs 249
35% higher than San Mateo
Population 646
31%
Cost of Living Index 325 vs 249
31% higher than San Mateo
Population 1,647
2%
Cost of Living Index 254 vs 249
2% higher than San Mateo
Population 7,346
-3%
Cost of Living Index 242 vs 249
3% lower than San Mateo
Population 2,148
-4%
Cost of Living Index 238 vs 249
4% lower than San Mateo
Population 11,204
-13%
Cost of Living Index 218 vs 249
13% lower than San Mateo
Population 10,948
-13%
Cost of Living Index 217 vs 249
13% lower than San Mateo
Population 5,590
-17%
Cost of Living Index 207 vs 249
17% lower than San Mateo
Population 7,497
-21%
Cost of Living Index 197 vs 249
21% lower than San Mateo
Population 12,124
-22%
Cost of Living Index 194 vs 249
22% lower than San Mateo
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