Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Napa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Napa, California is 21.2% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $102,490 in Napa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Napa, California is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Napa
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Napa, CA
Compared to Brookline, Napa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower