Boston, Massachusetts vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 8.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $101,252 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in East Los Angeles
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Boston, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower