Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Montecito, California


The cost of living in Montecito, California is 216.9% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $316,884 in Montecito, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montecito, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Montecito
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Montecito, CA
Compared to Boston, Montecito is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  216.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  420.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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