Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Brentwood, California


The cost of living in Brentwood, California is 12.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,534 in Brentwood, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brentwood, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Brentwood
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Brentwood, CA
Compared to Boston, Brentwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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