Boston, Massachusetts vs. El Segundo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Segundo, California is 62.2% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $194,628 in El Segundo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Segundo, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in El Segundo
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. El Segundo, CA
Compared to Boston, El Segundo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower