Hermosa Beach, California vs. Wellesley, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wellesley, Massachusetts is 21.1% cheaper than Hermosa Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $39,439 in Wellesley, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hermosa Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wellesley, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hermosa Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Wellesley
than in Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Beach, CA vs. Wellesley, MA
Compared to Hermosa Beach, Wellesley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher