Boston, Massachusetts vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 14.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $114,863 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
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower