Boston, Massachusetts vs. Seaside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seaside, California is 5.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,627 in Seaside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seaside, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
32% cheaper in Seaside
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Seaside, CA
Compared to Boston, Seaside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  60.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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