Boston, Massachusetts vs. Los Alamitos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Alamitos, California is 32.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,330 in Los Alamitos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Alamitos, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Los Alamitos
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Los Alamitos, CA
Compared to Boston, Los Alamitos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% higher
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower