Santa Monica, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 43.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $76,164 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Boston
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Santa Monica, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  43.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
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  Personal
  24.3% higher
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