San Mateo, California vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 43.7% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $28,172 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East 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
56% cheaper in East Los Angeles
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Mateo, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% lower
      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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower