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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, New York vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 81.1% more expensive than Boston, New York.

You would need a salary of $135,819 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Boston, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Boston, New York
Boston, NY vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Boston, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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