Aptos, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 27.3% cheaper than Aptos, California.

You would need a salary of $301,711 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Aptos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Aptos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Boston
than in Aptos, California
Aptos, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Aptos, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher