Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 44.4% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,213 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Marlborough, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% higher
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  64.6% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower