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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Long Beach, California

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 3.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $123,422 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to Boston, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
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  3.7% higher
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  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
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  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
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  Personal
  19.6% lower
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