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


The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 26.4% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $55,225 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in East Palo Alto
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to San Mateo, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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