San Mateo, California vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 29.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $35,156 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
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  Personal
  12.6% lower
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