Cost of Living Calculator - Los Alamitos, California vs San Mateo, California


The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 23.1% more expensive than Los Alamitos, California.

You would need a salary of $264,762 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamitos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Los Alamitos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Los Alamitos, California
Los Alamitos, CA vs San Mateo, CA
Compared to Los Alamitos, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher

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