Encinitas, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 33.0% cheaper than Encinitas, California.

You would need a salary of $45,216 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Encinitas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Encinitas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Boston
than in Encinitas, California
Encinitas, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Encinitas, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher