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Cost of Living Comparison:
Boston, Massachusetts - Los Angeles, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $48,253 in Los Angeles, California

Boston U.S. Avg. Los Angeles

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Cost of Living IndexesBostonLos Angeles
Overall149144
Food117110
Housing211235
Utilities130115
Transportation108112
Health123111
Miscellaneous135103
100=national average

Los Angeles is 3% cheaper than Boston.

Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Miscellaneous is 23% cheaper in Los Angeles.


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