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


The cost of living in Long Beach, Washington is 66.5% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $25,142 in Long Beach, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, Washington is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Long Beach
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Long Beach, WA
Compared to San Mateo, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower

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