Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Cerritos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cerritos, California is 14.2% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,889 in Cerritos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cerritos, California is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Cerritos
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Cerritos, CA
Compared to Brookline, Cerritos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower