Long Beach, California vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 57.5% more expensive than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $110,258 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Long Beach, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher