Brentwood, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 11.3% cheaper than Brentwood, California.

You would need a salary of $106,466 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brentwood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brentwood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Boston
than in Brentwood, California
Brentwood, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Brentwood, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher