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SAN MATEO vs. LOS ANGELES
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Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Los Angeles, California
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
29.7%
cheaper
than San Mateo, California.
You would need a salary of
$127,276
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, 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
33% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Mateo, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
29.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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10.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
51.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.0% higher
Commute
15.3% higher
Health
23.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.6% lower
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