Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 36.5% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $47,627 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Long Beach
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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