Boston, Massachusetts vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 130.2% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $1,150,913 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
308% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Boston, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  15.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower