Boston, Massachusetts vs. Glendale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glendale, California is 25.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $163,305 in Glendale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glendale, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Glendale
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Glendale, CA
Compared to Boston, Glendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower