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BOSTON vs. LOS ANGELES
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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Los Angeles, California
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
14.9%
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$115
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Boston, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
14.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
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Food
6.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
14.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.8% lower
Commute
25.4% higher
Health
0.3% higher
Taxes
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Personal
19.1% lower
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