Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Santa Margarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Margarita, California is 14.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,293 in Santa Margarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Margarita, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
17% cheaper in Santa Margarita
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Santa Margarita, CA
Compared to Boston, Santa Margarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower

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