Belmont, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 50.4% cheaper than Belmont, California.

You would need a salary of $24,782 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Belmont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Boston
than in Belmont, California
Belmont, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Belmont, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher