West Hollywood, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 19.9% cheaper than West Hollywood, California.

You would need a salary of $40,031 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Hollywood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than West Hollywood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Boston
than in West Hollywood, California
West Hollywood, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to West Hollywood, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.1% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher