Boston, Massachusetts vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 29.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,072 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Lake Los Angeles
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Boston, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower