Boston, Massachusetts vs. Marina del Rey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marina del Rey, California is 35.5% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $101,646 in Marina del Rey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marina del Rey, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Marina del Rey
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Marina Del Rey, CA
Compared to Boston, Marina Del Rey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower