Laguna Beach, California vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 41.0% cheaper than Laguna Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $29,492 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is cheaper than Laguna Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Brookline
than in Laguna Beach, California
Laguna_Beach, CA vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Laguna_Beach, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher