Boston, Massachusetts vs. Morro Bay, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morro Bay, California is 0.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,821 in Morro Bay, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morro Bay, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Morro Bay
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Morro Bay, CA
Compared to Boston, Morro Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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