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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 $238,915 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
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  14.9% higher
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  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
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  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
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  Personal
  19.1% lower
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