Cost of Living Calculator - East Palo Alto, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 35.8% more expensive than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $101,871 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in San Mateo
than in East Palo Alto, California
East Palo Alto, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to East Palo Alto, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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