Boston, Massachusetts vs. Solvang, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solvang, California is 15.4% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $103,905 in Solvang, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solvang, California is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Solvang
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Solvang, CA
Compared to Boston, Solvang is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower