Cost of Living Calculator - Boxborough, Massachusetts vs Santa Monica, California


The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 92.3% more expensive than Boxborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,146 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Boxborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Boxborough, Massachusetts
Boxborough, MA vs Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Boxborough, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.3% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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